It’s been 345 days since Canada took the field due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Canadians’ last match was back on March 10, when the squad battled back and drew 2-2 with Brazil. COVID-19 is continuing to impact the team as a number of players were not released by their French clubs due to mandated quarantines when they return. Among the players were Kadeisha Buchanan (Olympique) and Jordyn Huitema and Ashley Lawrence (both PSG). Canada will also be without superstar and legend Christine Sinclair due to injury.

As for the Americans, the defending champs enter the tournament with a 34-game unbeaten streak and recently played on Jan. 22 against Colombia (6-0 win). The Americans will also be missing a few recognizable names: Tobin Heath and Samantha Mewis are out with injuries. They will have two players, Alex Morgan and Christen Press, returning to the lineup after missing January training.

The USWNT (No. 1 in the world) and Canada (tied for eighth) meet for the 61st time since 1986 with the Americans holding a commanding 50-3-7. While the record is lopsided, in the last 14 meetings (since 2011) there have been three draws and four one-goal wins for the U.S. 

Now in its sixth year, this year’s four-team tournament will run from Feb. 18-24 at Exploria Stadium, the home of the NWSL’s Orlando Pride. Canada is making its SheBelieves Cup debut.

What channel USA vs. Canada?

TV channel (U. S. ): FS1 TV channel (Canada): CBC, Radio-Canada Live stream (U. S): fuboTV  Live stream (Canada): OneSoccer

JP Dellacamera will have the play-by-play on FS1 with Women’s World Cup veteran and two-time Olympic gold medalist Aly Wagner.

MORE: Stream USA vs. Canada on fuboTV in the U.S. (7-day free trial)

USA vs. Canada start time

Date: Thursday, Feb. 18 Time: 7 p. m. ET

Canada and the U.S. close out the first day of the SheBelieve Cup. At 4 p.m. ET, Brazil and Argentina hit the pitch to open up the tournament.

Who is on the USWNT roster for the 2021 SheBelieves Cup?

Head coach: Vlatko Andonovski

Goalkeepers

Defenders

Midfielders

Forwards

Who is on Canada’s roster for the 2021 SheBelieves Cup?

Head Coach: Bev Priestman  

Goalkeepers

Defenders

Midfielders

Forwards

Which countries have won the SheBelieves Cup?

2020: USA2019: England2018: USA2017: France2016: USA