“Goals change games” is a favourite Laura Harvey adage, and the forwards on a team are often leaned upon to provide them. Last season, Bev Yanez moved into the central slot, and benefited from service from the wings coming from Merritt Matthias and Megan Rapinoe. Rapinoe is still rehabilitating an injury and isn’t in training camp, which may open up additional minutes for Kiersten Dallstream.

Key departures:
Katrine Veje (returned to Denmark)
Danielle Foxhoven (technically retired, but is in camp)

New arrivals:
Manon Melis