The off-field division can only detract from the product on the field. The Canadian women will be in a legal position to strike in the April window, which could cut further into preparations if the labour impasse drags on. The World Cup opens July 20 in Australia and New Zealand with just two FIFA World Cup international windows in advance - in April and July, right before the tournament kickoff. USA defender Emily Sonnett retains the ball as Canada forward Adriana Leon (left) moves in to challenge during their SheBelieves Cup match in Orlando, Fla., on Thursday. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. I think we’ve got to turn it around now and be fresh-faced and ready to go again for Game 2 because there’s probably five games before a World Cup right now and that’s the difficult position we’re in.” We can’t roll over and nor will this group roll over. “We’ve got to use this tournament for what’s in front of us. “This isn’t fixed overnight, so we’ve got to push through,” said Canada coach Bev Priestman, who is clearly torn by what is happening to her team. Off-field distractions are taking their toll.
Trailing 1-0 after a seventh-minute goal by Mallory Swanson, the sixth-ranked Canadians regained their composure midway through the first half, only to gift Swanson a second goal in the 34th minute after a defensive gaffe. Please try again Article contentĬanada was overwhelmed early Thursday night in a 2-0 loss to the top-ranked Americans at Exploria Stadium, with goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan forced to make a save just seconds after a kickoff that followed a show of unity by both teams at the centre circle. The next issue of Canucks Report will soon be in your inbox.
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