Bianca St-Georges replaces Ashley Lawrence on Canada roster for Haiti games

Utah Royals forward Bianca St. Georges (53) during an NWSL soccer match in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, March 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)

May 23, 2025 - 12:33 PM

Bianca St-Georges has replaced Ashley Lawrence for Canada's two-game friendly series against Haiti in the upcoming FIFA international window.

Canada Soccer said Lawrence is unavailable "due to personal reasons" for the games May 31 in Winnipeg and June 3 in Montreal.

Lawrence is coming off a championship season in England with Chelsea, the sixth straight Women’s Super League title for the London club.

The 29-year-old fullback/wingback has won 146 caps for Canada.

St-Georges, a 27-year-old winger for the NWSL Utah Royals, has won 13 caps for Canada.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 23, 2025

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