Ireland's build-up to August's European Championship finals in Germany takes them to Vancouver this week where they open their four-nations' campaign today against the US.

Coach Riet Kuper has made two changes to the squad that played in last month's four-nations' tournament at Belfield, with Harlequins goalkeeper Sharon Hutchinson replacing Hermes' Sarah Hilliard and Kim Mills (Pegasus) returning after injury.

Ards' Julie Stewart, who has over 80 senior caps to her name, is the one surprise omission from the squad with Kuper standing by Pamela Magill (Pegasus) and Linda Caulfield (Trinity), both of whom impressed on their senior debuts at Belfield.