On Thursday, February 19, 2026, Utah Royals FC announced that four of their players have been selected to represent their national teams during the February FIFA International Window, which runs from February 24 through March 7, 2026. These international call-ups highlight the Royals’ contribution to the global soccer stage, with players participating in the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifiers and the 2026 SheBelieves Cup tournaments.
Jamaica’s Kameron Simmonds Joins World Cup Qualifiers
Kameron Simmonds, who plays both forward and defender positions, has earned a spot on Jamaica’s Senior Women’s National Team, the Reggae Girlz, for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup qualification matches. Jamaica is set to face Nicaragua on March 2 as part of its Concacaf group stage competition.
The qualification format involves regional groups where only group winners advance to the subsequent phase, followed by final rounds that award direct World Cup berths and playoff opportunities. Simmonds is one of the youngest Royals gaining senior international experience, contributing to Jamaica’s efforts, a nation that previously qualified for the Women’s World Cup in 2019 and 2023.
Canada’s Cloé Lacasse Selected for Prestigious SheBelieves Cup
Forward Cloé Lacasse has been included in Canada’s final roster for the 2026 SheBelieves Cup, a key international tournament. Canada will compete against three other national teams in a round-robin format, playing Colombia on March 1 in Nashville, TN; the United States on March 4 in Columbus, OH; and Argentina on March 7 in Harrison, NJ.
Since its inception in 2016, the SheBelieves Cup has grown into a premier event in women’s international soccer, featuring top-ranked national teams vying for the championship. The United States Women’s National Soccer Team has dominated historically, though recent tournaments have seen victories from other global powers, underscoring the event’s competitive intensity ahead of major international championships.
Lacasse’s selection reflects her sustained impact at both club and international levels as Canada prepares for upcoming competitive cycles.
Slovenia’s Lara Prašnikar Called for UEFA Qualifiers
Lara Prašnikar, a forward for the Royals, has been summoned to Slovenia’s Women’s National Team for UEFA qualifying matches scheduled against Germany on March 3 in Dresden and Austria on March 7 in Koper, Slovenia.
UEFA qualification involves groups playing home-and-away round-robin matches. Group winners gain direct entry to the FIFA Women’s World Cup, while some runners-up go to playoff rounds for additional European slots. With multiple direct qualification spots allocated for UEFA in the expanded 2027 tournament, Prašnikar is expected to be a key attacking player as Slovenia competes against strong European opponents to improve its ranking in the qualifiers.
United States’ Mandy McGlynn Represents Royals in SheBelieves Cup
Goalkeeper Mandy McGlynn has earned a place on the United States’ 26-player roster for the 2026 SheBelieves Cup, a selection announced by head coach Emma Hayes. The U.S. team’s schedule includes matches against Argentina on March 1 in Nashville, TN; Canada on March 4 in Columbus, OH; and Colombia on March 7 in Harrison, NJ.
With five international caps, McGlynn is one of three goalkeepers named to the squad. The SheBelieves Cup serves as a crucial platform for competitive development as the United States builds its roster for future World Cup qualification and sustained success.
The Utah Royals FC extends their best wishes to Kameron Simmonds, Cloé Lacasse, Lara Prašnikar, and Mandy McGlynn as they participate in their national team duties during this essential international window.
