Main Stage Schedule 2025
PLEASE CHECK BACK SOON TO SEE SCHEDULE FOR THE MAIN STAGE PANELS FEATURING PLAYERS FROM CANADA SOCCER’S MEN’S AND WOMEN’S NATIONAL TEAMS AND CF MONTRÉAL
All appearances are subject to change and availability.
All appearances are subject to change and availability.
11:30am – 12:00pm
The Next Era: Professional Women’s Soccer in Canada

Mégane Sauvé
Co-captain of the Montreal Roses
3X Canadian champion: two titles with the Université de Montréal Carabins; one title with A.S. Blainville.
Played for Sporting Clube de Portugal in the 2024 UEFA Women’s Champions League.
From Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec
3X Canadian champion: two titles with the Université de Montréal Carabins; one title with A.S. Blainville.
Played for Sporting Clube de Portugal in the 2024 UEFA Women’s Champions League.
From Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec

Charlotte Bilbault
Born In France, the former Captain of the French Women’s National Team now seeks to connect with the Quebec public
A high-level athlete since the age of 15 and a natural leader
Constantly pushes her limits and inspires her audience
Stands out for her resilience and her exceptional ability to rise above challenges
Played for top French clubs as Montpellier HSC, Paris FC and Girondins de Bordeaux, before joining the Northern
Super League to play for Montreal
A high-level athlete since the age of 15 and a natural leader
Constantly pushes her limits and inspires her audience
Stands out for her resilience and her exceptional ability to rise above challenges
Played for top French clubs as Montpellier HSC, Paris FC and Girondins de Bordeaux, before joining the Northern
Super League to play for Montreal

Tanya Boychuk
Co-captain of the Montreal Roses,
Led Vittsjö GIK in scoring in Sweden’s Damallsvenskan in 2024
Former Throttur Reykjavik FC striker in Iceland, winning Goal of the Year in 2023.
Represented Canada at the U-20 CONCACAF Championships (2018, 2020) and called up to the senior national team in 2022.
University of Memphis captain and All-American soccer player
From Edmonton, Alberta,
Led Vittsjö GIK in scoring in Sweden’s Damallsvenskan in 2024
Former Throttur Reykjavik FC striker in Iceland, winning Goal of the Year in 2023.
Represented Canada at the U-20 CONCACAF Championships (2018, 2020) and called up to the senior national team in 2022.
University of Memphis captain and All-American soccer player
From Edmonton, Alberta,
12:45pm – 1:15pm
Experiences Representing Canada on the International Stage

Gabrielle Carle
8 Appearances for Canada
1X Olympic Gold Medalist (2021)
Washington Spirit
1X Olympic Gold Medalist (2021)
Washington Spirit

Janine Sonis
119 Appearances for Canada
1X Olympic Gold Medalist (2021)
1X Olympic Bronze Medalist (2016)
Racing Louisville
1X Olympic Gold Medalist (2021)
1X Olympic Bronze Medalist (2016)
Racing Louisville

Josée Bélanger
CANADA SOCCER’S WOMEN’S NATIONAL TEAM ALUMNA
57 APPEARANCES FOR CANADA
1x OLYMPIC BRONZE MEDALIST (2012)
57 APPEARANCES FOR CANADA
1x OLYMPIC BRONZE MEDALIST (2012)

Melissa Tancredi
CANADA SOCCER’S WOMEN’S NATIONAL TEAM ALUMNA
125 Appearances for Canada
2X Olympic Bronze Medalist (2012, 2016)
125 Appearances for Canada
2X Olympic Bronze Medalist (2012, 2016)
2:00pm – 2:45pm
The growth of soccer in Québec and the opportunity of a home FIFA World Cup

Samuel Piette
69 Appearances for Canada
2X Canadian Championship Winner (2019, 2021)
Member of Canada’s 2022 FIFA World Cup Squad
CF Montréal
2X Canadian Championship Winner (2019, 2021)
Member of Canada’s 2022 FIFA World Cup Squad
CF Montréal

Jonathan Sirois
CPL Goalkeeper of the year (2021)
Canadian Premier League Golden Glove (2021)
CF Montréal Defensive Player of the Year (2023)
CF Montréal
Canadian Premier League Golden Glove (2021)
CF Montréal Defensive Player of the Year (2023)
CF Montréal

Joel Waterman
10 Appearances for Canada
1X Canadian Championship Winner (2021)
Member of Canada’s 2022 FIFA World Cup Squad
Chicago Fire
1X Canadian Championship Winner (2021)
Member of Canada’s 2022 FIFA World Cup Squad
Chicago Fire

Patrice Bernier
CANADA SOCCER’S MEN’S NATIONAL TEAM ALUM
56 APPEARANCES FOR CANADA
2X CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIP WINNER
56 APPEARANCES FOR CANADA
2X CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIP WINNER
3:30pm – 4:00pm

The Voyageurs and World Cup Ticketing: The Essentials to Know
JEAN-SÉBASTIEN ROY, THE VOYAGEURS
Canadian Soccer Supporters Group
Canadian Soccer Supporters Group