The upcoming Women's World Cup includes five Gators.
Five Gators on World Cup Rosters
Monday, July 10, 2023 | Soccer
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Five Gator alumna start 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup play next week in Australia and New Zealand.
The Canada roster includes a pair of Gators who were also part of the nation's 2019 World Cup and 2020 Olympic gold medal teams - Deanne Rose and Adriana Leon. This is Leon's third World Cup, as she made her World Cup debut in 2015.
Making her second World Cup appearance with Jamaica is Havana Solaun. In 2019, the Reggae Girlz became the first Caribbean team in history to advance to FIFA Women's World Cup play. Solaun goal's versus Australia on June 18, 2019 was the Jamaica's first-ever goal in a FIFA Women's World Cup.
Two Gators join their nations in World Cup debuts. Carina Baltrip-Reyes is part of Panama's roster. A 1-0 win over Paraguay on Feb. 22, 2023 earned Panama the 32nd and final team berth for the 2023 World Cup. Gator All-American Tahnai Annis is captain of the Philippines team, who earned its first World Cup berth by finishing in the final four of the 2022 Asian Cup.
The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup begins in Australia and New Zealand Thursday, July 20, with the final set for Sunday, August 20 in Sydney, Australia.
About the World Cup Gators:
Tahnai Annis (2008-11) TW: @tahnLAnnis IG: tahn08
2010 All-American and All-SEC
"Since we qualified February of 2022 at the Asian Cup, we've been getting ready. It's been a long 18 months of preparation. Everyone is just really excited and ready for it to be real and ready for it to happen. A lot of us are now playing overseas to help get prepared. Our final prep camp is in Sydney and then we leave for New Zealand on the 10th. I'm just really honored to represent the Philippines in their World Cup debut." – Tahnai Annis
Carina Baltrip-Reyes (2018-21) TW: @_cbaltripreyes IG: _carinabaltripreyes
"I'm very excited to represent Panama in its inaugural World Cup. It's a dream come to true. I'm grateful for the opportunity; and I give many thanks to village of people who helped make this dream a reality, especially my coaches at UF (Becky Burleigh, Vic Campbell and Alan Kirkup) who helped me grow as a person and a player!" – Carina Baltrip-Reyes
Adriana Leon (2012) TW: @LeonAdriana9 IG: _adrianaleon_
Deanne Rose (2017-21) TW: @deannecynthia_ IG: deannecynthia_
Led Florida in 2017 with nine goals and 21 points.
Havana Solaun (2011-14) TW: @HavanaSolaun IG: havana_solaun
Co-captain of Florida's 2013 (co-SEC champions) and 2014 (NCAA Elite Eight) teams
Gators in World Cup Play
There has been at least one Gator in each of the last seven 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)
2023 Adriana Leon & Deanne Rose (Canada) / Havana Solaun (Jamaica) / Carina Baltrip-Reyes (Panama) / Tahnai Annis (Philippines)
*World Cup champions
2023 World Cup Schedule
The complete schedule for the 2023 Women's World Cup can be found at FIFA.com.
Group Play
The Canada roster includes a pair of Gators who were also part of the nation's 2019 World Cup and 2020 Olympic gold medal teams - Deanne Rose and Adriana Leon. This is Leon's third World Cup, as she made her World Cup debut in 2015.
Making her second World Cup appearance with Jamaica is Havana Solaun. In 2019, the Reggae Girlz became the first Caribbean team in history to advance to FIFA Women's World Cup play. Solaun goal's versus Australia on June 18, 2019 was the Jamaica's first-ever goal in a FIFA Women's World Cup.
Two Gators join their nations in World Cup debuts. Carina Baltrip-Reyes is part of Panama's roster. A 1-0 win over Paraguay on Feb. 22, 2023 earned Panama the 32nd and final team berth for the 2023 World Cup. Gator All-American Tahnai Annis is captain of the Philippines team, who earned its first World Cup berth by finishing in the final four of the 2022 Asian Cup.
The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup begins in Australia and New Zealand Thursday, July 20, with the final set for Sunday, August 20 in Sydney, Australia.
About the World Cup Gators:
Tahnai Annis (2008-11) TW: @tahnLAnnis IG: tahn08
2010 All-American and All-SEC
- The midfielder/forward earned 92 points as a Gators off 38 goals and 16 assists
- Second in final 2010 SEC standings in points (33) and goals (13)
- After collegiate career, played with teams in Iceland, Australia and currently with Iceland's Thor/KA
- Scored a penalty kick in AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022 to help the Philippines defeat Chinese Taipei for a World Cup berth. Among Philippines top five scorers in 2022.
"Since we qualified February of 2022 at the Asian Cup, we've been getting ready. It's been a long 18 months of preparation. Everyone is just really excited and ready for it to be real and ready for it to happen. A lot of us are now playing overseas to help get prepared. Our final prep camp is in Sydney and then we leave for New Zealand on the 10th. I'm just really honored to represent the Philippines in their World Cup debut." – Tahnai Annis
The 2⃣3⃣ 𝐹𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑠 that are ready to inspire a nation 🇵🇭
— Philippine WNT ⚽ (@PilipinasWNFT) July 9, 2023
🔵🔴🟡 #LabanFilipinas #ParaSaBayan #WinTheMoment #FilipinasTayo #FWWC2023 @philfootball pic.twitter.com/7vFii3SMCv
Carina Baltrip-Reyes (2018-21) TW: @_cbaltripreyes IG: _carinabaltripreyes
- Transferred to Florida from Florida International for 2018 season.
- Started 64 of 65 matches at Florida Led Gator field players in minutes played as a sophomore (89.0 mpm) and junior (89.4 mpm) and second as a senior (88.1 mpm). Played 39 complete matches at Florida.
- Played with ŽFK Spartak Subotica of Serbia for 2021 season. Currently a member of Maritimo of Portuguesa Campeonato Nacional Feminino
- Made her senior debut for Panama on October 21, 2021 and scored her first international goal versus Trinidad and Tobago four days later
"I'm very excited to represent Panama in its inaugural World Cup. It's a dream come to true. I'm grateful for the opportunity; and I give many thanks to village of people who helped make this dream a reality, especially my coaches at UF (Becky Burleigh, Vic Campbell and Alan Kirkup) who helped me grow as a person and a player!" – Carina Baltrip-Reyes
#TodosyTodasSomosPanamá🇵🇦 pic.twitter.com/4g0wPuR1DG
— FEPAFUT (@fepafut) June 23, 2023
Adriana Leon (2012) TW: @LeonAdriana9 IG: _adrianaleon_
- 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 Manchester United.
- Making her third World Cup appearance as part of Canada's 2015 & 2019 rosters.
- Gold with Canada at 2020 Olympics
Deanne Rose (2017-21) TW: @deannecynthia_ IG: deannecynthia_
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 and 2020 Olympic team. Her 2016 goal versus Brazil in bronze medal match distinguishes her as youngest in women's play to score a goal in Olympic action. Earned another Olympic medal – this time gold – in 2020 Olympics.
- Selected 10th overall by North Carolina Courage in 2021 National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) draft but didn't join team. Currently member of Reading of the FA Women's Super League. Missed much of 2022-23 season recovering from Achilles tendon rupture.
Another mountain to climb 🏔
— Canada Soccer (@CanadaSoccerEN) July 9, 2023
Your 23 player roster for the 2023 @FIFAWWC! 🇨🇦@CANWNT x @CIBC#WeCAN
Havana Solaun (2011-14) TW: @HavanaSolaun IG: havana_solaun
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
- Scored Jamaica's first ever World Cup goal in 2019
- Played with two NWSL teams and currently with Houston Dash
Here's the Squad List of players who will be participating in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup! 🇯🇲🙌🏿
— Official J.F.F (@jff_football) June 25, 2023
.#ReggaeGirlz #FIFAWomensWorldCup #BeyondGreatness #JFF_Football pic.twitter.com/8bBWqebU4H
Gators in World Cup Play
There has been at least one Gator in each of the last seven 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)
2023 Adriana Leon & Deanne Rose (Canada) / Havana Solaun (Jamaica) / Carina Baltrip-Reyes (Panama) / Tahnai Annis (Philippines)
*World Cup champions
2023 World Cup Schedule
The complete schedule for the 2023 Women's World Cup can be found at FIFA.com.
Group Play
| Date | Match | Time | Site | Where to Watch | ||
| July 21 | Canada vs. Nigeria | 0-0 tie | Melbourne, Australia | FOX | ||
| July 21 | Philippines vs. Switzerland | 0-2 loss | Dunedin, New Zealand | FS1 | ||
| July 23 | Jamaica vs France | 0-0 tie | Sydney, Australia | FOX | ||
| July 24 | Panama vs. Brazil | 4-0 loss | Adelaide, Australia | FS1 | ||
| July 25 | Philippines vs. New Zealand | 1-0 win | Wellington, New Zealand | FS1 | ||
| July 26 | Canada vs. Ireland | 2-1 win | Perth, Australia | FS1 | ||
| July 29 | Jamaica vs. Panama | 1-0 win | Perth, Australia | FOX | ||
| July 30 | Philippines vs. Norway | 6-0 loss | Auckland, New Zealand | FS1 | ||
| July 31 | Canada vs. Australia | 4-0 loss | Melbourne, Australia | FOX | ||
| August 2 | Jamaica vs. Brazil | 0-0 tie | Melbourne, Australia | FS1 | ||
| August 2 |
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6-3 loss | Sydney, Australia | FOX | ||
| Round of 16 | ||||||
| August 8 | Jamaica vs. Colombia | 1-0 loss | Melbourne, Australia | FOX | ||
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