Rise Higher

This article is intended to be a breakdown of each player on the recently-named 23-player roster for the FIFA WWC commencing next week. Below, you’ll find statistics and commentary on each player for both club and country.

Players (alphabetically, by position)

Sabrina D’Angelo (GK)
Caps: 13
Clean Sheets: 7
Major Tournaments: 2016 OLY, 2019 WC
WC Stats: No match played
Club: Arsenal

Despite no experience playing at a World Cup, D’Angelo still has major tournament experience. She played the full match against Zimbabwe in 2016 at the Olympics (3-1 W). Since moving to Arsenal, she has played 6 matches (4 in the WSL, 2 in the FA WSL Cup). She has one clean sheet in the WSL and conceded four goals. Before going to England, D’Angelo built a solid name for herself in Sweden and the NWSL, even earning the 2016 NWSL Championship MVP after stopping three penalty kicks. Currently, D’Angelo is ranked 7th all-time in clean sheets for the national team.

Last match for Canada: February 2023 v Japan (subbed off at 30′ due to injury) (3-0 L)

Role: Priestman is known for rotation. Likely, she’ll utilize D’Angelo during one of the group stage matches to keep her fresh and ready. In the event of a Sheridan injury or red card situation, D’Angelo is more than capable of being a competent leader of Canada’s backline.

Lysianne Proulx (GK)
Caps: 0
Clean Sheets: 0
Major Tournaments: –
WC Stats: No match played
Club: SCU Torreense

Proulx’s club team certainly has its struggles as SCU Torreense finished 7th in Liga BPI for the 2022/2023 season. Proulx played 18 games for club over the season, conceding 35 goals in 6 wins, 3 draws, and 9 losses. Proulx has acquired a good amount of experience with Canada’s youth system; she played for the u-15s in 2014 all the way through to the u-20s in 2018. During her time with the youth teams, she had five clean sheets and 21 goals against.

Role: It would be shocking if Canada were in a position where they needed to use their third goalkeeper. If that occurs, Proulx will need to seize the moment and prove that she is a keeper for the future over fellow youth-system graduates Anna Karpenko and Rylee Foster.

Kailen Sheridan (GK)
Caps: 35
Clean Sheets: 17
Major Tournaments: 2016 OLY (Alt.), 2019 WC, 2020 OLY
WC Stats: No match played
Club: San Diego Wave

Known for her shot-stopping abilities, Sheridan is a world-class keeper who was the NWSL Best Keeper for the 2022 season. She has thoroughly impressed in her 1.5 seasons with the San Diego Wave. She was the third keeper in NWSL history to register an assist and is known for her ability to save penalty shots, including 3/4 in the 2022 season. This will be her first time starting a tournament as Canada’s number one. She is currently ranked fourth in all-time clean sheets for the national team.

Last match for Canada: April 2023 v France (2-1 L)

Role: As Priestman said in her most recent presser, Sheridan “is confident and is gaining experience as a number one”. She needs to clean up some of her footwork and short-range distribution (see April’s friendly v France and her recent red card for the Wave). Despite the errors, Sheridan is one of the best goalkeepers on the international scene, and this is her chance to prove it.

Kadeisha Buchanan (D)
Caps: 131
Goals: 4
Assists: 4
Major Tournaments: 2015 WC, 2016 OLY, 2019 WC, 2020 OLY
WC Stats: 810 minutes, 1 goal (2019)
Club: Chelsea FC

Her debut season at Chelsea was rockier than one might have expected, what with some uncharacteristic mistakes and an unfortunate injury that sidelined Buchanan for around six weeks. However, Buchanan at 80% is still better than most of her counterparts, and the statistics prove that: in this most recent season, she had 88% passing accuracy, 81% of tackles won, and 21 interceptions. A proven winner, she has extensive UWCL experience and has won the trophy five times with Olympique Lyonnais. She is currently the eighth all-time appearance leader for the national team; if she plays one match in Australia, she will be tied for sixth.

Last match for Canada: Japan 2023 (3-0 L)

Role: It is clear that Buchanan is the top centre-back on this Canadian squad. She still needs to clean up on fouling, such as giving away a penalty kick against Japan, but she is an experienced, top-quality defender. Buchanan has experience partnering with both Zadorsky and Gilles, which will serve Canada well. She is a leader on the backline, and given that she is one of the few Canadians with a healthy amount of World Cup experience, Buchanan will need to have a great tournament to keep Canada’s defence intact and organized.

Gabrielle Carle (D)
Caps: 36
Goals: 1
Assists: 1
Major Tournaments: 2016 OLY (Alt.), 2019 WC, 2020 OLY
WC Stats: No match played
Club: Washington Spirit

Carle played her first professional season with Kristianstads DFF in Sweden in 2022. She played all 22 matches, registering two goals and two assists in league play. With an eye on the World Cup, she made the move from KDFF to the Washington Spirit at the end of 2022. In only half a season, Carle has impressed Washington staff; she was recently extended until 2025 with an option for 2026. At the time her extension was announced, she had played 957 out of 990 possible minutes for the club. Washington Spirit coach Mark Parsons has Carle operate as a wingback, where she has created 8 chances for the club.

Last match for Canada: February 2023 v Japan (3-0 loss)

Role: As an injury replacement for Jade Rose, it is likely that Carle will appear as a substitute for either Chapman or Riviere if required. (In 2021, she was called upon to play when Riviere was out with two yellow cards, and Chapman was subbed off.) Carle is experienced as a forward, fullback, centreback, and central defensive midfielder; it is possible we see her in a variety of roles throughout the tournament to help manage injuries and rotation.

Allysha Chapman (D)
Caps: 96
Goals: 2
Assists: 3
Major Tournaments: 2015 WC, 2016 OLY, 2019 WC, 2020 OLY,
WC Stats: 708 minutes
Club: Houston Dash

Chapman is a mainstay of the senior team. She is extremely experienced and is known for her pace and tackling abilities. Never afraid of a yellow card, her grit and tenacity are a double-edged sword; it helps Canada more often than not, but she too needs to be wary of potential free-kick giveaways. Moreover, she has proved she is capable of scoring wonder goals—look to her header goal in last year’s CONCACAF qualifying tournament. For the Dash, Chapman has played 989 minutes in 2023 thus far and has won 85% of tackles.

Last match for Canada: April 2023 v France (2-1 loss)

Role: Chapman will likely start opposite Lawrence as LB, but this can depend on Jayde Riviere’s fitness. In the 2020 Olympics, Chapman was the chosen starter with Riviere coming on in relief. Post-Olympics, the opposite appeared to be the case. It is also possible Priestman will alternate between Chapman and Riviere depending on the opponent. Whether she starts or comes on as a substitute, Chapman will likely feature prominently for the Canadian squad. The importance of her experience and pace combined cannot be understated.

Vanessa Gilles (D)
Caps: 25
Goals: 3
Assists: 0
Major Tournaments: 2020 OLY
WC Stats: No match played
Club: Olympique Lyonnais

After an impressive breakout tournament with Canada at the 2020 Olympics, Gilles moved from France to the NWSL. She scored the first goal in ACFC history in early 2022. She then opted to go on loan with French powerhouses Olympique Lyonnais. She has gained significant experience in the UWCL and is one of the starting centre-backs for the top-ranked French side. She has three goals for Lyonnais since joining last autumn. Despite only just hitting 25 appearances for country, Gilles’ abilities make it seem like she has been around the program for years. She made her official debut in 2019 against New Zealand, but only became a mainstay after a solid showing at the She Believes Cup in 2021.

Last match for Canada: April 2023 v France (2-1 loss)

Role: Gilles will likely be the other half of Priestman’s starting centre-back pairing. She is clearly an impressive defender, but she is talented on both sides of the pitch. Aerially, Gilles is one to watch: all of her goals for country have been headers, not to mention her ability to create clearances with her head. Gilles may be rested for fitness—she has a recurring stress injury that saw her sidelined in late 2022—but she will undoubtedly feature prominently for Canada.

Ashley Lawrence (D)
Caps: 117
Goals: 8
Assists: 14
Major Tournaments: 2015 WC, 2016 OLY, 2019 WC, 2020 OLY
WC Stats: 796 minutes, 1 goal (2015), 1 assist (2019)
Club: Chelsea FC

Lawrence played with PSG for her entire club career until her transfer to Chelsea was announced this month. With the ability to play on both sides of the pitch, Lawrence was critical to PSG’s success over the past few years. She is a creative fullback who is known for her dangerous crosses into the box. In the 2022/2023 UWCL season, she had two assists for PSG. Lawrence is also ranked 7th all-time in assists for the national team.

Last match for Canada: April 2023 v France (2-1 loss)

Role: Simply, if Canada hopes to do well at this tournament, Lawrence needs to be at her best. She has stated that her ambition at this World Cup is to prove that she is the world’s best fullback, and that is exactly what Canada will need. She is capable of playing back-to-back nineties and provides a calm presence in Canada’s sometimes chaotic backline. If Lawrence can stick to what she does best defensively, plus create chances down the flank, Canada has a real shot at making it far in this tournament.

Jayde Riviere (D)
Caps: 37
Goals: 1
Assists: 4
Major Tournaments: 2019 WC, 2020 OLY
WC Stats: 102 minutes
Club: Manchester United

Riviere started her professional career this year when she signed with Manchester United midway through the 2022/2023 season. Due to an injury that kept her sidelined for the last third of 2022 and the first third of 2023, Riviere has had limited minutes as of late. She has only appeared once for her club, and she entered Canada’s last friendly in the 52nd minute. Riviere is a dynamic fullback who can create chances and use her pace to wrong-foot opponents. For country, Riviere has impressed every time she has stepped on the pitch—perhaps most noticeably during the 2022 Arnold Clarke Cup.

Last match for Canada: April 2023 v France (2-1 loss)

Role: As aforementioned, this comes down to Riviere’s fitness—and it is unknown if she can start playing full matches right away. Either way, expect to see her feature heavily, especially if Canada needs an offensive spark.

Shelina Zadorsky (D)
Caps: 89
Goals: 4
Assists: 3
Major Tournaments: 2016 OLY, 2019 WC, 2020 OLY
WC Stats: 360 minutes
Club: Tottenham Hotspur

Zadorsky has done very well in the WSL since moving from Orlando Pride to Tottenham. In the 2022/2023 season, she only played 13 matches (1170 minutes) as she missed the last couple of months of the season due to illness. Still, she won 80% of tackles this season and had 26 interceptions. Recently, Zadorsky has shown her goal-scoring abilities for country, with 50% of her goals coming in 2022 (against Nigeria and Brazil).

Last match for Canada: April 2023 v Japan (3-0 loss)

Role: Zadorsky may not always start for Canada anymore, but she has a wealth of experience and is a confident, vocal leader at the back and on the bench. She has a great partnership with Buchanan which Priestman will likely look to utilize. If Gilles (or Buchanan) needs a rest, Zadorsky is a solid option to have come off the bench. Depending on how Canada fares, expect to see her start one or two games with potential substitute appearances.

Simi Awujo (MF)
Caps: 6
Goals: 0
Assists: 0
Major Tournaments: –
WC Stats: No match played
Club: University of Southern California

A dual citizen of the USA, Awujo first gained notice for her performance on Canada’s youth teams. She only made her debut with the national team in September, but immediately had a positive impact on the team’s performance. Awujo had the hockey assist on Beckie’s goal against Morocco in October, and was part of the build-up play on Lacasse’s goal against Argentina. For her impressive play, she was voted Canada Young Soccer Player of the Year in 2022. With the University of Southern California, she has four goals and five assists in two seasons.

Last match for Canada: April 2023 v France (2-1 loss)

Role: Awujo will likely be a regular substitute for Canada at the World Cup. In 2023, she has started one match and replaced Grosso twice (in the 53rd and 65th minutes, respectively). If this is any indication of Priestman’s plans, then Awujo will see solid game time off the bench.

Jessie Fleming (MF)
Caps: 115
Goals: 19
Assists: 6
Major Tournaments: 2015 WC, 2016 OLY, 2019 WC, 2020 OLY
WC Stats: 440 minutes, 1 goal (2019)
Club: Chelsea FC

Fleming played 20 matches in the WSL in the 2022/2023 season, registering 3 goals and 1 assist. While her stats were not as impressive as her 2021/2022 season, she featured regularly for Emma Hayes, albeit often as a substitute. However, that rest might have proved to be fortuitous for Canada—Fleming regularly plays consecutive full matches for country. In 2022, Fleming was the joint top goal-scorer with five goals over the calendar year. Fleming is tied for 10th all-time goals with the senior team, and was the player of the year in 2022.

Last goal/assist for Canada: October 2022 v Morocco (goal) & February 2023 v Brazil (assist)

Role: Fleming will feature prominently for the Canadians. It is rare that she doesn’t start, and almost rarer still that she is subbed off. If 2021 proved she can step up in big moments, 2023 needs to be the year she proves she can put this team on her shoulders if required. Priestman will need to determine the best way to unlock Fleming’s attacking potential whilst not sacrificing anything defensively. If she can do that, and Fleming can put some goals in the back of the net, Canada will be well-positioned coming out of the group stage.

Julia Grosso (MF)
Caps: 50
Goals: 3
Assists: 3
Major Tournaments: 2019 WC, 2020 OLY
WC Stats: No match played
Club: Juventus

Since joining Juventus midway through the 2021/2022 season, Grosso has become a target for top international clubs. She is known for her high passing accuracy (usually 85-95%), creativity, and her ability to score. She was voted Serie A midfielder of the year for the 2022/2023 season, and made the league’s team of the season. Grosso had 7 assists in league play, as well as 3 goals. For country, she is clearly best known for converting the penalty kick that ended the gold-medal shootout in Tokyo. However, it can be argued her real breakout tournament was CONCACAF qualifying last summer, where Grosso scored three goals, had one assist, and won the Golden Boot.

Last goal/assist for Canada: July 2022 v Panama (goal) & July 2022 v Trinidad and Tobago (assist)

Role: Grosso has been pushing for a starting role for the past few years, and many would argue she deserves it. With Desiree Scott unfortunately out due to injury, there is an open spot in the starting XI. Whether Priestman uses Quinn (or Schmidt) or Grosso likely depends on the type of opponent and the tempo of the match. Grosso is more offensively-minded than Quinn, so if she doesn’t start, she will likely join a match around the 60-minute mark to spark fluidity and creativity among the front line.

Quinn (MF)
Caps: 89
Goals: 5
Assists: 4
Major Tournaments: 2016 OLY, 2019 WC, 2020 OLY
WC Stats: 24 minutes
Club: OL Reign

Quinn is the highest-drafted Canadian in the NWSL draft. They recently scored their first NWSL goal for the Reign. They also have one assist thus far in regular league play. They have an 88.9% aerial duel success rate and a passing accuracy of 80.6%. In the 2023 Challenge Cup thus far, they have an even more impressive passing success rate of 86.1%. For country, Quinn has oscillated between being in the starting XI and being a regular substitute. They are known for their accurate, long passes and have been recognized individually, including the CONCACAF Best XI in 2018.

Last match for Canada: February 2023 v USA (2-0 L)

Role: Again, Quinn’s position as either a starter or substitute likely depends on the opponent and the formation that Priestman employs. Quinn is a solid option to play as a number six, and they have enough experience that starting as the six should not be daunting. They may sub on or off for Schmidt, as well, depending on the progression of a game.

Sophie Schmidt (MF)
Caps: 221
Goals: 20
Assists: 21
Major Tournaments: 2007 WC, 2008 OLY, 2011 WC, 2012 OLY, 2015 WC, 2016 OLY, 2019 WC, 2020 OLY
WC Stats: 1341 minutes, 1 goal (2007)
Club: Houston Dash

Schmidt is exceptionally experienced for both club and country. For the Dash, she is playing consistent minutes and has started 13 games this season, only being subbed off twice. In her three seasons at the Dash, Schmidt has three goals and three assists in regular league play, plus 3 goals and 1 assist in the NWSL Fall series in 2020. Nationally, she is second in all-time appearances for the national team, ninth all-time in goals scored, and fourth all-time in assists.

Last goal/assist for Canada: July 2022 v Costa Rica (goal) & October 2022 v Morocco (assist)

Role: In February, Schmidt announced that this would be her last time in a Canada jersey. It’ll be interesting to see how Priestman utilizes Schmidt. Previously, we’ve seen Priestman favour Scott in the role of that experienced 6; however, Scott’s absence creates a different conversation. How often will Priestman start Schmidt to rely on her experience, leadership, and work rate? Priestman may start Quinn as the 6 and have Schmidt provide relief for them, paving the way for the near future when Schmidt is no longer an option.

Jordyn Huitema (F)
Caps: 64
Goals: 16
Assists: 6
Major Tournaments: 2019 WC, 2020 OLY
WC Stats: 90 minutes
Club: OL Reign

Since making the move from PSG to the Reign, Huitema has demonstrated what she can do with regular playing time. Thus far in 2023, she has 4 goals in regular season play and 2 goals (on two shots) in the Challenge Cup. For Canada, Huitema is one of the youngest players to debut and has been with the senior team since 2017. Her best year points-wise was 2020 when she scored 7 goals and had 1 assist. However, until earlier this year when she scored against France, Huitema had not been able to convert against a top-ten team.

Last goal/assist for Canada: April 2023 v France (goal) & September 2022 v Australia (assist)

Role: Priestman will likely start Huitema, as she tends to favour Huitema over Viens for that starting number nine spot. This summer, Huitema will need to play a major role offensively for Canada. With playmaker and goal-scorer Janine Beckie ruled out due to injury, and Prince and D. Rose only just returning, Huitema is one of the more experienced and in-form forwards on this roster. Priestman will give her the opportunity to shine—for Canada to make it far, Huitema will need to take it and prove she can consistently score against top-ranked teams.

Cloé Lacasse (F)
Caps: 19
Goals: 1
Assists: 0
Major Tournaments: –
WC Stats: No match played
Club: Arsenal FC

Lacasse has had an impressive club career. After doing well in Iceland, she made the move to Benfica. She became the first player from a Portuguese league to score in the UWCL and won the league’s golden boot for the 2019-2020 and 2020-2023 seasons. She was also voted player of the year in Liga BPI for the 2022/2023 season. Over the course of her career with Benfica, Lacasse scored 100 goals for the club. While these statistics are impressive, it will be important to see how Lacasse fares in the WSL now that she has made the move to Arsenal. Internationally, Lacasse earned her debut in 2021.

Last goal/assist for Canada: October 2022 v Argentina (goal)

Role: Given Beckie’s absence and the unlikelihood of Prince and Rose being able to play full matches, Lacasse will be relied upon as one of Canada’s main wingers for this tournament. She will need to demonstrate her goal-scoring prowess, as well as her playmaking ability, to relieve pressure from Sinclair, Fleming, and Huitema.

Adriana Leon (F)
Caps: 96
Goals: 28
Assists: 5
Major Tournaments: 2015 WC, 2019 WC, 2020 OLY
WC Stats: 183 minutes
Club: Manchester United

Leon has had an unfortunate club run as of late. After making the move from West Ham to Manchester United, she only featured in 8 games in the 2022/2023 WSL season. She scored 3 goals in those eight matches. In order to earn more playing time before the World Cup, Leon went on a short-term loan to the Portland Thorns, but only featured in five matches. Nationally, Leon had a much better 2022. She scored five goals in 2022, tying Fleming for the top joint-scorer. Moreover, Leon is sixth all-time in goals scored for Canada.

Last goal/assist for Canada: November 2022 v Brazil (goal) & July 2022 v Jamaica (assist)

Role: Leon is facing her first major tournament as an almost guaranteed starter, rather than a bench player. As one of the more experienced forwards, and one of the two wingers unaffected by injury, she will be relied upon to step up and have big moments for Canada. Leon is no stranger to scoring—it’s a matter of ensuring that she’s still match-fit after spending so much time on the sidelines for her clubs.

Nichelle Prince (F)
Caps: 90
Goals: 13
Assists: 12
Major Tournaments: 2016 OLY, 2019 WC, 2020 OLY
WC Stats: 223 minutes, 1 goal (2019), 1 assist (2019)
Club: Houston Dash

Prince suffered a ruptured Achilles in November last year. As a result, she has been on Houston Dash’s season-ending injury list for the 2023 season. In 2022, Prince had a good year for club, including scoring the first hat trick in club history. Internationally, Prince has struggled to produce offensively in 2022 and 2021, registering two goals in 2021 and one assist in 2022.

Last goal/assist for Canada: October 2021 v New Zealand (goal) & July 2022 v Costa Rica (assist)

Role: This is a tough one because Prince’s level of fitness isn’t publicly known. Priestman has implied that Prince won’t be ready to start, at least for the group stages. If that’s the case, Prince will need to prove her worth in the minutes she gets to show the world that Priestman made the right call in electing to take a return-to-play player.

Deanne Rose (F)
Caps: 73
Goals: 10
Assists: 9
Major Tournaments: 2016 OLY, 2019 WC, 2020 OLY
WC Stats: 15 minutes
Club: Unattached

Unfortunately, after suffering an injury with Canada in July, Rose was injured at the start of the WSL season with Reading. Not only did she miss 90% of the WSL season, she was unable to build upon a good first professional season in 2021. Nationally, Rose hasn’t featured since July 2022. Before that, it had been over a year since she had last scored for Canada. However, Rose has shown up for Canada in big moments, including the PK against Sweden and the bronze-medal match against Brazil.

Last goal/assist for Canada: April 2021 v Wales (goal) & April 2022 v Nigeria (assist)

Role: Like Prince, not much is known about Rose’s fitness level. She returned to Reading for their last two games of the season, playing around an hour in total. Again, it sounds like Rose will also be used as a substitute, at least at the beginning of the tournament. When she’s on the pitch, her pace and experience will be crucial in helping Canada in the late stages of matches.

Christine Sinclair (F)
Caps: 323
Goals: 190
Assists: 55
Major Tournaments: 2003 WC, 2007 WC, 2008 OLY, 2011 WC, 2012 OLY, 2015 WC, 2016 OLY, 2019 WC, 2020 OLY
WC Stats: 1868 minutes, 10 goals (2003, 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019), 3 assists (2003, 2007, 2015)
Club: Portland Thorns

It’s hard to write a summary of Sinclair’s role for two reasons: one, everyone knows she is brilliant, and two, her career is so long-lasting that the summary would not be a summary at all. For the Portland Thorns this season, Sinclair has seen her role become more mixed: she is not consistently starting, but she almost always plays. In 2023, Sinclair has 3 goals in regular league play and two assists between the league and the Challenge Cup. Also, she is Canada’s all-time leader in appearances, goals, and assists. Sinclair has accomplished everything on the world stage—except win a World Cup.

Last goal/assist for Canada: July 2022 v Trinidad and Tobago (goal) & September 2022 v Australia (assist)

Role: As Priestman recently said, she “will use Sinclair the way [she’s] been using her”. Likely, that means a starting role for the perennial captain. Sinclair has come off the bench once during Priestman’s tenure and showed immediate impact by scoring against Nigeria in April 2022. Sinclair will likely feature in every match, except potentially one group stage match for rest purposes.

Olivia Smith (F)
Caps: 2
Goals: 0
Assists: 0
Major Tournaments: –
WC Stats: No match played
Club: Pennsylvania State University

Smith is a surprise name to see on the roster. She is the youngest player to debut for the national team at 15 years and 94 days, displacing phenom Kara Lang. Originally, Smith travelled to Australia as a training player, but received a shock when she was told she would go to the World Cup. She plays at Penn State at the collegiate level, where she had one goal and one assist in sixteen games. Recently, Smith announced she would be pursuing a professional career, but her destination has not been confirmed. At the Canadian youth level, Smith has scored 20 goals in 2022 and 2023, and is now the second all-time goal-scorer at the youth level.

Last match for Canada: November 2019 v New Zealand

Role: Smith will play a substitute role in Australia—given that she hasn’t played for the national team in four years, Priestman will likely want her first appearance to be off the bench. She is a dynamic forward who has the ability to score from distance. Smith can be a secret weapon for Canada as the opposition will not know what to expect from her—a useful tool in the dying stages of a game.

Evelyne Viens (F)
Caps: 18
Goals: 4
Assists: 1
Major Tournaments: 2020 OLY
WC Stats: No match played
Club: Kristianstads DFF

Viens’ professional career is the tale of two clubs. At her parent club, Gotham FC, she was often benched in favour of other players. She first went on loan to Paris FC in Division 1 Féminine, where she scored 11 goals in 14 matches before returning to the USA. It was her play in France that attracted Priestman’s attention. After scoring twice in her first two international windows, she made the Olympic roster in 2021. Then, she moved to Sweden, where she scored 21 goals in 26 matches for Kristianstads DFF.

Last goal/assist for Canada: February 2023 v Brazil (goal) & October 2022 v Morocco (assist)

Role: Priestman usually substitutes Viens on during the second half. Viens has started five of her 18 appearances—Priestman will likely start her in at least one match in order to rest/rotate players. Depending on how the game is going, expect Viens to enter for Huitema, Sinclair, or potentially a winger if the team shifts tactically. Canada will need open-play goals if they want to progress deep in the tournament, and Viens can and will need to step up to the plate.