Canada has confirmed its participation in the upcoming SheBelieves Cup, which will also feature the United States, Argentina, and Colombia in March. The Canadian team, ranked 10th, will kick off the tournament on March 1 against Colombia, ranked 20th, in Nashville. They will then face the U.S., ranked 2nd, on March 4 in Columbus, and Argentina, ranked 30th, on March 7 in Harrison, N.J. This will be Canada’s fourth appearance at the event, following their second-place finish in 2024, fourth place in 2023, and third place in 2021.
Japan emerged as the winner of the 2025 edition, breaking the U.S.’s streak of five consecutive titles. The U.S. has claimed victory in seven out of the ten SheBelieves Cup editions, with France and England winning in 2017 and 2019, respectively. Casey Stoney, the coach of the Canadian team, expressed excitement about the competition, highlighting the opportunity to test themselves against top-tier teams expected to feature in the 2027 World Cup. Stoney emphasized the valuable experience gained from previous tournaments and the team’s eagerness to compete for the title this year.
The Canadian women’s team concluded 2025 on a challenging note, enduring a five-game losing streak and struggling through a 454-minute goal drought.