Canadian Players In NWSL 2026: Full Canadian Players Breakdown by Teams  

As of March 2026, 23 Canadian players are active in the NWSL (National Women's Soccer League), marking the largest international contingent outside the United States. This strong Canadian presence reflects the league's growth to 16 teams, including expansion sides Boston Legacy FC and Denver Summit FC, which aggressively recruited CanWNT-eligible talent for their inaugural seasons.




Here Is Canadians in the 2026 NWSL: Players, Teams & Storylines, Stats



Sydney Collins (Bay FC)

Fully healthy after leg fractures (missed 2024 + part of 2025). Adapted well as CB for Bay FC post-2025 trade from Courage. Aiming for regular minutes and CanWNT return (recent call-ups).

Brooklyn Courtnall (Bay FC)

23yo CB breakout candidate. Loan from Courage became permanent + 3-year deal. Strong partnership with Collins last summer; first senior CanWNT caps this year.

Amanda Allen (Boston Legacy FC)

20yo attacker gets fresh start on expansion Boston (2-year deal). Limited minutes at Orlando Pride + loans; seeking breakout to boost CanWNT hopes (1 cap at 17).Bianca St-Georges (Boston Legacy FC)

Versatile 28yo (FB/WB/winger/striker) joins 4th club since 2023. Experience and flexibility valuable for new team; fringe CanWNT player.


Nichelle Prince (Boston Legacy FC)

30yo striker needs consistent role after mixed KC Current stint (37 games, 3G/3A). Post-Achilles injury; best path to CanWNT spot is regular starts up top.


Julia Grosso (Chicago Stars FC)

25yo midfielder eyes return to form in Chicago's push for playoffs. 2G/3A in 2025; wants to recapture Juventus-level box-to-box play amid deeper CanWNT midfield.


Jordyn Huitema (Chicago Stars FC)

Surprise trade from Seattle pre-season. Hungry for goals after 6 combined in 2024-25 (7 in 2023 debut). 97 caps/23 goals for Canada at young age.


Megan Reid (Denver Summit FC)

29yo CB signs 3 years with expansion Denver after 80 games at Angel City. Key experience for backline; hopes strong season revives CanWNT/2027 WC chances (3 caps).


Emma Regan (Denver Summit FC)

26yo midfielder transferred from AFC Toronto (NSL captain, Shield + final). Breakout 2025 CanWNT year (11/17 caps); versatile and ready to shine.


Janine Sonis (Denver Summit FC)

31yo Colorado native joins expansion Denver as likely captain. Solid 2025 at Louisville (3G/5A); Olympic medalist brings trophies + full-back form to CanWNT push.


Allysha Chapman (Houston Dash)

37yo veteran in 12th NWSL season (11th with Dash). Post-maternity, seeks bigger role to help Dash reach rare playoffs; leadership key.


Clarissa Larisey (Houston Dash)

First full season after mid-2025 Dash move. 7-goal seasons in Sweden; 1G/1A in 10 games last year. Aims to boost Dash attack and CanWNT minutes.


Sophie Schmidt (Houston Dash)

37yo targeting summer return from Sept 2025 knee surgery. Dash mainstay (129 apps); recent strong club form despite CanWNT retirement.


Kailen Sheridan (North Carolina Courage)

Shock move from San Diego (89 apps). Former NWSL GK of the Year (30) looks to rebound and solidify #1 CanWNT spot.


Carly Wickenheiser (North Carolina Courage)

28yo NWSL debut after 127 apps in Sweden. 3 CanWNT caps in 2025; move boosts midfield profile.


Zara Chavoshi (Orlando Pride)

23yo CB solid rookie year (13 apps on strong Pride side). 2 CanWNT caps + first goal; breakout potential in 2026.


Marie-Yasmine Alidou (Portland Thorns)

30yo forward rebounds after quiet debut (21 apps, 1G/1A). Ex-Benfica star (33G/7A); year of adjustment done—aims to lock CanWNT spot.


Jessie Fleming (Portland Thorns)

27yo in third Thorns season. 2G/5A in 2025 step forward; seeks regular box-to-box role to match CanWNT captain form.


Adriana Leon (San Diego Wave)

33yo in year 2 with Wave (4G/3A in 2025 playoffs). Canada's #3 all-time scorer wants more goals with long-term stability.


Holly Ward (Seattle Reign)

Breakout NSL 2025 (7G/2A Vancouver Rise) → Reign signing. Speedy winger fits Canada's aggressive attack; regular CanWNT in 2025-26.


Cloé Lacasse (Utah Royals)

32yo healthy post-2024 knee injury. Glimpses in 2025 (1G/1A); targets pre-injury scoring form to lead Utah to first playoffs.


Gabrielle Carle (Washington Spirit)

27yo FB re-signed after 83 apps. Key for Spirit's third straight final push; growing CanWNT role possible with strong season.


Élisabeth Tsé (Washington Spirit)

23yo CB from Le Havre (47 apps). Modern profile; expected early minutes on strong Spirit side → potential first CanWNT senior caps.