Lacey Kindel and Samantha Powell, both freshmen from British Columbia, have been named among the 24 players invited to Canada’s under‑17 women’s national team camp in Atlanta, which runs from August 10 through 19.
A Tradition of International Exposure
Kindel and Powell are not newcomers to the Canadian program; each has contributed to historic runs with Team Canada, including a third‑place finish at the 2024 U15 CONCACAF championship and extensive participation in youth tournaments.
Kindel’s most recent international test came during the FIFA U17 Qualifiers and World Cup in Morocco in October 2025, where she helped Canada reach the quarterfinals, while Powell earned a call‑up to the senior U17 squad for the 2025 Four Nations Cup.
Road to the 2026 World Cup
The camp will culminate in a series of three preparatory matches against Chile on August 13, Mexico on August 16 and the United States on August 19, all staged at the U.S. Soccer National Training Center in Atlanta. These games form the final competitive step before Canada enters the FIFA U‑17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026TM, scheduled for October 17 through November 6.
During the World Cup, Canada will compete in Group C against Brazil on October 18, Norway on October 21 and Ghana on October 24, marking a significant milestone for the young squad.
Spartans’ Early Season Impact
Both athletes will be absent for Michigan State’s opening stretch of the 2026 season. The Spartans open against Xavier on August 13 at DeMartin Stadium, with a kickoff set for 7:30 p.m., and will also miss the following non‑conference fixture.