Ottawa, Ontario Canadian Women’s World Cup Team Head Coach Even Pellerud today announced his 18-player roster for the Algarve Cup tournament which will take place in Portugal from March 14-20.
The team will arrive in Portugal on March 7 before playing the United States on March 14, Sweden on March 16 and Norway on March 18. The final placement game will be played on March 20.
Ottawa, Ontario Canadian Women’s World Cup Team Head Coach Even Pellerud today announced his 18-player roster for the Algarve Cup tournament which will take place in Portugal from March 14-20.
The team will arrive in Portugal on March 7 before playing the United States on March 14, Sweden on March 16 and Norway on March 18. The final placement game will be played on March 20.
Christine Latham, will make her first appearance for Canada since 2001 after missing out last year due to school commitments. Latham was recently signed as a Discovery Player by San Diego of WUSA. Candace Chapman is back on the roster following a fall injury, while Diana Matheson, an Ontario National Training Centre product, earns her first call up with the team.
Veterans Kristina Kiss and Randee Hermus traveled to Norway last month for a trial with women’s premier side Floya. The two are close to signing contracts with the club which will see them play in Norway until mid July.
Following our 10-day preparation camp in Florida, the team is now ready to take on some of the powerhouses in the world, said Canadian Head Coach Even Pellerud. After being placed with the mediocre teams before, Canada will now face USA, Sweden and Norway. The group is a strong one, but at this stage we are ready to play anyone. Our ambition is not just to play against these nations, but to beat them.
Despite the fact that we are heading into our first game in four months, while Norway and USA play their sixth game since mid-January, I have the feeling that my players have the right spirit and the confidence to challenge them. As before we have approached these games against big countries with a defensive approach, we are now determined to attack more and put pressure on our opponents.
This is the fourth consecutive year Canada has competed in the prestigious Algarve Cup.
Games
Friday, March 14ttCanada vs USAt2:00 p.m.tOlhao
Sunday, March 16ttCanada vs Swedent2:00 p.m.tFerreiras
Tuesday, March 18ttCanada vs Norwayt2:00 p.m.tVila RS Antonio
Thursday, March 20ttPlacement GametTBAttTBA
Group A
Canada
USA
Sweden
Norway
Group B
China
Denmark
France
Finland
Group C
Greece
Wales
Portugal
Republic of Ireland
Algarve Cup Rostertttt
NametPos.tHometowntD.O.B.tClub
Sasha AndrewstDtEdmonton, ABt14/2/83tSouthern Methodist University
Breanna Boyd tDtEdmonton, ABt10/6/81tU. of Nebraska/Carolina Courage
Silvana BurtinitFtWilliams Lake, BCt5/10/69tVancouver Whitecaps
Candace ChapmantMtAjax, ONt2/4/83tUniversity of Notre Damet
Randee HermustMtLangley, BCt14/11/79tFloya (Norwegian Premier)
Charmaine Hooper tFtOttawa, ONt15/1/68tAtlanta Beat
Kristina KisstMtOttawa, ONt13/2/81tFloya (Norwegian Premier)
Kara LangtDtOakville, ONt22/10/86tVancouver Whitecaps
Christine Latham tFtCalgary, ABt15/9/81tSan Diego Spirit
Karina LeBlanc tGKtMaple Ridge, BCt30/3/80tBoston Breakers
Diana MathesontMtOakville, ONt6/4/84tNational Training Centre Ontario
Erin McLeodtGKtCalgary, ABt26/2/83tSouthern Methodist University
Isabelle Morneau tDtGreenfield Park, QCt18/4/76tOttawa Fury
Carmelina MoscatotMtMississauga, ONt2/5/84tPenn State University
Andrea Neil tMtVancouver, BCt26/10/71tVancouver Whitecaps
Sharolta NonentDtVancouver, BCt30/12/77tAtlanta Beat
Christine SinclairtFtBurnaby, BCt12/6/83tVancouver Whitecaps/U. of Portland
Brittany TimkotMtCoquitlam, BCt5/9/85tVancouver Whitecaps
Staff:
Adrian Newman, Head of Delegation
Even Pellerud, Head Coach
Ian Bridge, Assistant Coachttt
Shel Brodsgaard, Goalkeeper Coach tt
Erin Perry, Athletic Therapist
Dr. Cathy Campbell, Team Doctor
Cathy Ayoub, Manager
Bob Birarda-Observer/Scout
Jamie Fales- Equipment Manager
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