Four Gators will be in France for 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup play - Adriana Leon & Deanne Rose (Canada) and Lauren Silver & Havana Solaun (Jamaica).
Four Gators on FIFA Women's World Cup Rosters
Saturday, May 25, 2019 | Soccer
Current Gator Deanne Rose and UF grad Adriana Leon will play for Canada. Havana Solaun and Lauren Silver will be part of Jamaica's first-ever World Cup team.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Four Gators – three past and one current – start 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup play next month in France.
The Canada roster includes a current Gator and an UF alumna. Rising junior Deanne Rose and Adriana Leon will play for Canada. Leon also played for Canada's 2015 FIFA World Cup team.
The Jamaica roster includes a pair of Gator graduates making their first World Cup appearance – Lauren Silver and Havana Solaun. Jamaica's Reggae Girlz are the first Caribbean team in history to advance to FIFA Women's World Cup play.
The 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup begins in France Saturday, June 7, with the final set for Sunday, July 7 in Lyon, France.
About the World Cup Gators:
Adriana Leon (2012)
Deanne Rose (2017-present)
Havana Solaun (2011-14)
Lauren Silver (2011-14)
Gators in World Cup Play
There has been at least one Gator in each of the last six World Cups.
Year Players with UF Ties on World Cup Rosters
1999 Danielle Fotopoulos* (U.S.)
2003 Abby Wambach (U.S.)
2007 Abby Wambach (U.S.), Melanie Booth (Canada)
2011 Heather Mitts (U.S.)& Abby Wambach (U.S.)
2015 Abby Wambach* (U.S.), Adriana Leon (Canada)
2019 Adriana Leon & Deanne Rose (Canada) / Lauren Silver & Havana Solaun (Jamaica)
*World Cup champions
2019 World Cup Schedule
The complete schedule for the 2019 Women's World Cup can be found at FIFA.com.
Group Play
Twenty-two of the World Cup's 52 total matches will air on Fox, with 27 on FS1 and three on FS2.
The Canada roster includes a current Gator and an UF alumna. Rising junior Deanne Rose and Adriana Leon will play for Canada. Leon also played for Canada's 2015 FIFA World Cup team.
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The Jamaica roster includes a pair of Gator graduates making their first World Cup appearance – Lauren Silver and Havana Solaun. Jamaica's Reggae Girlz are the first Caribbean team in history to advance to FIFA Women's World Cup play.
IT'S OFFICIAL! Jamaica's Senior #ReggaeGirlz squad for the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup in France! #JFFLive #ReggaeGirlz#StrikeHard #ReggaeFootball #StillOnTheBall pic.twitter.com/iFhYILUDWT
— Official J.F.F (@jff_football) May 23, 2019
The 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup begins in France Saturday, June 7, with the final set for Sunday, July 7 in Lyon, France.
About the World Cup Gators:
Adriana Leon (2012)
- Transferred to Florida from Notre Dame for 2012 season.
- Scored five goals (including four game winners) for Gators' 2012 Southeastern Conference regular-season and tournament champion teams
- Entered National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) draft in January of 2013. Played for four different NWSL and currently member of West Ham United.
- Making her second World Cup appearance as part of Canada's 2015 roster. Second to U.S.'s Alex Morgan with six goals in 2018 CONCACAF Women's Championship play.
Deanne Rose (2017-present)
- Led Florida in 2017 with nine goals and 21 points.
- SEC Freshman of the Year and only freshman on 2017 All-SEC first team
- Limited collegiate play in 2018 due to national team commitments
- Member of Canada 2016 Olympic team. Her goal versus Brazil in bronze medal match distinguishes her as youngest in women's play to score a goal in Olympic action
Havana Solaun (2011-14)
- Co-captain of Florida's 2013 (co-SEC champions) and 2014 (NCAA Elite Eight) teams
- 2013 and 2014 All-SEC first team
- Turned in 92 points as a Gator off 30 goals and 32 assists
- Played with two NWSL teams and currently with Klepp IL in Norway
Lauren Silver (2011-14)
- Played left outside back for Gators, appearing in 82 matches
- Third among the 2013 SEC co-champion Gators with a collegiate-high six assists
- After collegiate career, played with teams in Sweden, France, Scotland and currently with Norwegian Toppserien club SK Trondheims
- Made international debut with Jamaica in 2014 CONACAF Women's Championship
Gators in World Cup Play
There has been at least one Gator in each of the last six World Cups.
Year Players with UF Ties on World Cup Rosters
1999 Danielle Fotopoulos* (U.S.)
2003 Abby Wambach (U.S.)
2007 Abby Wambach (U.S.), Melanie Booth (Canada)
2011 Heather Mitts (U.S.)& Abby Wambach (U.S.)
2015 Abby Wambach* (U.S.), Adriana Leon (Canada)
2019 Adriana Leon & Deanne Rose (Canada) / Lauren Silver & Havana Solaun (Jamaica)
*World Cup champions
2019 World Cup Schedule
The complete schedule for the 2019 Women's World Cup can be found at FIFA.com.
Group Play
| Date | Match | Time | Where to Watch |
| Sunday, June 9 | Brazil 3, Jamaica 0 | 9:30 a.m ET | FS1 |
| Monday, June 10 | Canada 1, Cameroon 0 | 3 p.m. ET | FS1 |
| Friday, June 14 | Italy 5, Jamaica 0. | Noon ET | Fox |
| Saturday, June 15 | Canada 2, New Zealand 0 | 3 p.m. ET | FS2 |
| Tuesday, June 18 | Australia 4, Jamaica 1 (Havana Solaun goal) | 3 p.m. ET | FS2 |
| Thursday, June 20 | Netherlands 2, Canada 1 | Noon ET | Fox |
| Round of 16 | |||
| Monday, June 24 | Sweden 1, Canada 0 | 3 p.m. | FS1 |
Twenty-two of the World Cup's 52 total matches will air on Fox, with 27 on FS1 and three on FS2.
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