The U-20 WWC is taking place August 5-24, 2014 in Edmonton, Toronto, Montréal and Moncton and the WWC 2015 is running from June 6-July 5, 2015 in Vancouver, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Ottawa, Montréal and Moncton. As the tournaments are quickly approaching, catch up on some of the latest news.

FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Canada 2014



Canada's U-20 women’s team is in a 10 day camp starting on Saturday, May 31. The 19-player roster has gathered in Burnaby, BC for preparations that include closed-door friendlies against Korea Republic’s U-20s on June 7 and 10. Another camp will be in session June 24-July 10 in Vancouver before traveling to Mexico July 16-21 for two friendlies.

Of note, Jessie Fleming wasn't available for this camp due to school commitments, while Summer Clarke declined her invitation.

The sale of individual match tickets began on May 8. Also available are the Me+3 package (4 tickets for the price of 3 at $10-$50 per ticket) and group packages for 21+ tickets with discounts of 20%-50% off.

On April 27-28, host cities celebrated the 100-day countdown until the start of the U-20 WWC. Events included freestyle soccer demonstrations and juggling competitions, 3v3 matches and the U-20 WWC 2014 Winner's Trophy on display at the Adidas store in Toronto. City Halls and Olympic Stadium featured light projections honouring the occasion.

Canadians Carol Anne Chénard, Michelle Pye, Marie-Josée Charbonneau and Suzanne Morisset were among those appointed to officiate at the tournament.

FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015



On Friday, June 6, the public is invited to celebrate the one year milestone until the WWC 2015 begins. Several dignitaries will be in attendance and "a special FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015™ One Year To A Greater Goal™ Countdown Clock will be unveiled". Fans in Vancouver can meet members of Canada's U-20 women's program and the U-20 WWC 2014 Winner's Trophy will be on display in Montréal. Chat about the event using hashtags #OneYear (or #365jours in French).

One Year To A Greater Goal event information:

Moncton: City Hall Plaza, 11:45 local time

Montréal: Crescent Street Festival, 12:00pm local time

Ottawa: City Hall, 10am local time

Winnipeg: The Forks, 10am local time

Edmonton: City Hall, 1:30pm local time

Vancouver: Terry Fox Plaza at BC Place, 9am local time

Ticketing details for the WWC 2015 will be announced June 6.

“To A Greater Goal” was unveiled on May 8 as the Official Slogan of the WWC 2015 (Vers Le Grand But in French). The slogan is said to reflect the significant impact that the WWC will have on women’s soccer in Canada and worldwide.

Kara Lang was announced as the first Official Ambassador of the WWC 2015. During Lang's quest to return to the WNT, she suffered another major knee injury in February. She recently joined the broadcasting team of MLS on TSN. Other Official Ambassadors will be announced in the coming months.

Websites and Media



Websites for the U-20 WWC 2014 and WWC 2015 host cities have been launched at fwwc2015.ca.

Each website features exclusive content on local players and events, as well as promotions, photos and videos.

Follow the tournaments through Facebook on the FIFA Women’s World Cup page, on Twitter @fifawwc and use hashtags #Canada2014, #U20WWC, #Canada2015 #WWC2015 and #GreaterGoal (#GrandBut in French).

The Canadian Soccer Association has a fantastic photo collection on their Flickr account. Check out photosets for the U-20 WWC 2014; the WWC 2015 photoset has To A Greater Goal and Vers Le Grand But slogan images that are perfect for cover photos.