Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterJade Rose joined Manchester City last summer. She now finds herself a Women's Super League champion and on the brink of a domestic double ahead of the weekend's FA Cup final against Brighton.The 23-year-old defender has enjoyed a remarkable first season in England after making the move from Canada following her graduation from university, quickly becoming an important part of City's title-winning side heading to Wembley on Sunday.But while Rose is preparing for one of the biggest games of her career so far, the centre-back also has one eye on another major footballing occasion closer to home, with Toronto and Vancouver set to host matches at the men's World Cup this year alongside the United States and Mexico. You may like JULES BREACH: The USA knows how to put on a sporting event and the World Cup is the biggest of them all and there will be no escaping the crazy, gripping, emotional entertainment this summer When Cole Palmer scored in the Euros final, I dont think Id shouted as much in my life! It made me want to do it as well Morgan Rogers on watching his former Man City teammate excel on the biggest stage Exclusive: Andy Robertson discusses Scotland's World Cup ambitions Get a Surfshark VPN in time for the World Cup!Pick up an extra three months of service and up to a $30 (�22) Amazon Gift Card when purchasing a two-year subscription plan.View DealWorld Cup will create footballing dreams in CanadaIts so exciting to have football at home, Rose said, speaking about what co-hosting this summer's men's World Cup means. I think that the market in Canada is still growing. Its nothing like the football culture out here in England.And so to have that in my hometown, to have young boys and girls be able to go to games and to have something to look forward to, to look up to and to dream about.When I think about my career, a lot of that came from World Cups and Olympics and that dream was created there for me.So I think itll be really special to have that dream created for so many other young footballers back home.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Rose's rapid rise almost mirrors the growth she hopes to see in Canadian football. Just a year ago, the defender was finishing university before taking a leap into professional football overseas.I think back to a year ago, she said. I was graduating university and I signed a dotted line and moved halfway across the world and I didn't really know what I was getting myself into.You obviously try to prepare yourself, but there's so much about starting your professional career, living in a different country, being in the best league in the world that you don't really know until you're in it. What to read next Chelsea star Lucy Bronze reveals why she is 'sad' ahead of League Cup final There have been difficult moments, dark times where it hasnt always gone my way and its been challenging, but thats all part and parcel of football Morgan Rogers on the setbacks he overcame to make it to the top Theres no better feeling than going to a World Cup, walking out before a game, seeing all the England fans there and knowing the whole world is watching Why Jordan Pickford thrives for the Three Lions FA Cup final awaitsThe adjustment in moving to England has not only helped Rose develop as a footballer, but also as a person.I think that I've realised a little bit how introverted I am, she admitted. I've also realised how, even though I'm brand new to the team and quite young in age, that there's still ways that I can be a leader myself.Now, Rose could cap her breakthrough campaign with another trophy at Wembley, a stage she admits once felt distant growing up in Canada.I'm going to be honest, she said. As a young girl, the FA Cup is not something that you grow up thinking about, but since I made the choice that I wanted to play in England, it's up there with the Champions League and winning the league.It makes you feel so special. And honestly, so grateful to be able to step onto a historic pitch like Wembley.TOPICSManchester City WomenWorld Cup 2026Women's FA CupAyisha GulatiWomen's Football WriterAyisha Gulati is the women's football writer at FourFourTwo. Fresh from a summer covering the Lionesses triumphant Euro 2025 campaign in Switzerland, she brings a passion for all things WSL, UWCL, and international womens football. She has interviewed names including Alessia Russo and Aitana Bonmati and enjoys telling stories that capture the excitement on and off the pitch.
