Team Canada announces Olympic roster

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Coach Bev Priestman’s 18-player Tokyo roster was announced on Wednesday, with Christine Sinclair headlining the Canadian squad as captain.

Another notable selection was Goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan, who represented Canada in the 2016 games as an alternate. Sheridan got to share in the good news with Gotham FC teammates, who filmed the keeper as she got the call confirming her place on Canada’s Olympic team.

Full Team Canada roster:

Kailen Sheridan

Deanne Rose

Julia Grosso

Jayde Riviere

Evelyne Viens

Vanessa Gilles

Stephanie Labbe

Quinn

Janine Beckie

Shelina Zadorsky

Adriana Leon

Nichelle Prince

Jessie Fleming

Kadeisha Buchanan

Christine Sinclair

Desiree Scott

Ashley Lawrence

Allysha Champman