NSL’s Montreal Roses sign Canadian forward Tanya Boychuk [Video]

The Montreal Roses announced the signing of Canadian forward Tanya Boychuk on Thursday.

Boychuk joins the Northern Super League team after leading Swedish club Vittsjö GIK with seven goals this year in the Damallsvenskan, the country’s top league.

The 24-year-old from Edmonton also played for Throttur Reykjavik FC in Iceland’s top league in 2023.

Boychuk played college soccer at the University of Memphis, earning two selections to the AAC All-Conference First Team (2020-2021, 2021) and becoming team captain.

Internationally, the five-foot-seven Boychuk received her first call-up to Canada’s senior team in 2022, but hasn’t played a game.

She also represented Canada at the U-20 CONCACAF Championships in 2018 and 2020, totalling five foals in eight games.

“Tanya is a passionate and upbeat player. We were impressed by her strong attacking experience, sharp goal-scoring instincts, and impeccable work ethic,” sporting director Marinette Pichon said in a statement. “As an experienced forward, …