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3 February 2016 in Women's Olympic Football Tournament
Canadians will have the opportunity to follow LIVE and cheer along Canada’s Women’s National Team when they compete at the CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying Championship Texas 2016 from February 11 to 21 in Houston, Texas.
“Canada Soccer is pleased to have both CBC Sports and Sportsnet provide live coverage of our Women’s National Team on their Road to Rio,” stated Canada Soccer General Secretary, Peter Montopoli. “We know that Canadians from coast to coast followed the team on their emotional journey in capturing the bronze medal at London 2012 and we look forward to the team opening a new chapter in their Olympic storybook.”
CBC Sports will carry each of Canada’s group stage matches and Sportsnet will broadcast Canada’s knockout matches, including the all-important semi-final match in which Canada will look to secure its spot at this summer’s Rio Olympic Games.
CBC’s coverage on cbcsports.ca or via the CBC Sports App for iOS and Android, will begin Thursday February 11th with Canada’s first group stage match against Guyana at 7:30 p.m. CT. (8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT). Three days later, Canada will face Trinidad and Tobago on February 14th at 3:00 p.m. CT (4:00 p.m. ET/1:00 p.m. PT) before completing the group stage on February 16th at 7:30 CT (8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT) when they face Guatemala. CBC Sports’ live coverage will include live play by play by CBC soccer analyst Nigel Reed.
"As Canada's Olympic Network, we are committed to connecting Canadians with the athletes and teams on their journey to proudly wearing the maple leaf at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games," said Greg Stremlaw, executive director, CBC Sports, and general manager and chef de mission for CBC / Radio-Canada's coverage of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. "That connection has already begun through our Road To The Olympic Games program and we have extended the exclusive viewing opportunity to our digital platforms with the live drama of the Women's National Soccer Team’s Olympic Qualification.
Sportsnet will carry each of Canada’s knockout round matches on Sportsnet ONE. Canada will progress to the knockout round by placing first or second in Group B and would then compete on February 19th in the semi-finals. A victory in the semi-final match ensures Canada a spot in Rio later this summer, and also a spot in the CONCACAF final on February 21st. Exact broadcast times of any Canadian knock out matches will be determined during the group stage. Sportsnet’s live coverage will include live play by play on Sportsnet ONE.
Canada will play its entire tournament at BBVA Compass Stadium in Houston, which will also host Group B, the knockout round and final match.
Canada will be looking to secure its spot at this summer’s Olympic Games through a victory in the semi-final knockout round, and if successful will have the opportunity to take home CONCACAF’s top spot with a victory in the final. Canada has twice qualified for the Olympics through the CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying Championship, each timing defeating Mexico in the semi-final to earn their Olympic berth, before being defeated by the USA in the final match. Canada went on to place eighth in 2008 Beijing Olympics and won bronze at the London 2012 Games.
Canada Soccer CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying Championship 2016 roster can be found here.
“Canada Soccer is pleased to have both CBC Sports and Sportsnet provide live coverage of our Women’s National Team on their Road to Rio,” stated Canada Soccer General Secretary, Peter Montopoli. “We know that Canadians from coast to coast followed the team on their emotional journey in capturing the bronze medal at London 2012 and we look forward to the team opening a new chapter in their Olympic storybook.”
CBC Sports will carry each of Canada’s group stage matches and Sportsnet will broadcast Canada’s knockout matches, including the all-important semi-final match in which Canada will look to secure its spot at this summer’s Rio Olympic Games.
CBC’s coverage on cbcsports.ca or via the CBC Sports App for iOS and Android, will begin Thursday February 11th with Canada’s first group stage match against Guyana at 7:30 p.m. CT. (8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT). Three days later, Canada will face Trinidad and Tobago on February 14th at 3:00 p.m. CT (4:00 p.m. ET/1:00 p.m. PT) before completing the group stage on February 16th at 7:30 CT (8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT) when they face Guatemala. CBC Sports’ live coverage will include live play by play by CBC soccer analyst Nigel Reed.
"As Canada's Olympic Network, we are committed to connecting Canadians with the athletes and teams on their journey to proudly wearing the maple leaf at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games," said Greg Stremlaw, executive director, CBC Sports, and general manager and chef de mission for CBC / Radio-Canada's coverage of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. "That connection has already begun through our Road To The Olympic Games program and we have extended the exclusive viewing opportunity to our digital platforms with the live drama of the Women's National Soccer Team’s Olympic Qualification.
Sportsnet will carry each of Canada’s knockout round matches on Sportsnet ONE. Canada will progress to the knockout round by placing first or second in Group B and would then compete on February 19th in the semi-finals. A victory in the semi-final match ensures Canada a spot in Rio later this summer, and also a spot in the CONCACAF final on February 21st. Exact broadcast times of any Canadian knock out matches will be determined during the group stage. Sportsnet’s live coverage will include live play by play on Sportsnet ONE.
Canada will play its entire tournament at BBVA Compass Stadium in Houston, which will also host Group B, the knockout round and final match.
Canada will be looking to secure its spot at this summer’s Olympic Games through a victory in the semi-final knockout round, and if successful will have the opportunity to take home CONCACAF’s top spot with a victory in the final. Canada has twice qualified for the Olympics through the CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying Championship, each timing defeating Mexico in the semi-final to earn their Olympic berth, before being defeated by the USA in the final match. Canada went on to place eighth in 2008 Beijing Olympics and won bronze at the London 2012 Games.
Canada Soccer CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying Championship 2016 roster can be found here.
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Canada Soccer names roster for CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying Championship Texas 2016
Posted on 26 January 2016 in Women's Olympic Football Tournament
With just over two weeks until Canada’s opening match of the 2016 CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying Championship, Canada Soccer Women’s National Team Head Coach John Herdman has named the 20 players who will represent Canada in Texas. Canada will be looking to secure its spot at this summer’s Olympic Games through a victory in the semi-final knockout round, but the team’s goal for this competition is to take home CONCACAF’s top spot.
The roster, which features three goalkeepers, six defenders, five midfielders, and six forwards, has come together after Canada regrouped following its sixth place finish at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015 this past summer. In selecting the 20 players, down from the FIFA Women’s World Cup roster of 23, Herdman has chosen a blend of experience and youthful vigour that he believes is the key to putting Canada atop the podium in Texas next month.
“We are really excited about this squad and the confidence, determination and skill they bring to the pitch,” said Herdman. “We had a strong group of players to select from, which made final selection extremely challenging, but we have put together a team that will go out there and get the job done, which is simply to make this country proud by qualifying for RIO 2016.”
Herdman selected 13 players who were part of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015™ squad, 7 from the 2012 London Olympic bronze medal winning squad, and a total of 7 players 20 years old and under.
“We’ve been evaluating players, in and out of the Women’s National Team camp, and have had a lot of good opportunities to see players in high pressure environments, including the FIFA Women’s World Cup and Pan Am Games, but also through the EXCEL development program,” said Herdman. “The team we have selected today represents the best of Canadian soccer, consisting of a subtle blend of youth and experience. Right now, we are in a position to focus on the upcoming qualification tournament and hopefully position ourselves to defend our Olympic bronze medal this summer in Rio.”
Canada, currently ranked 11th in the world, will compete in Group B of the 2016 CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying Championship, opening its Olympic qualification campaign against 89th ranked Guyana on 11 February, before taking on 48th ranked Trinidad and Tobago on 14 February, and 76th ranked Guatemala on 16 February. Group A includes #1 ranked USA, Mexico (26th), and Costa Rica (34th) and Puerto Rico (108th).
Canada will play its entire tournament at BBVA Compass Stadium in Houston, which will also host Group B, the knockout round and final match.
Canada’s CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying Championship 2016 roster by position
GOALKEEPERS (3): Erin McLeod, Stephanie Labbé, Sabrina D'Angelo.
DEFENDERS (6): Shelina Zadorsky, Kadeisha Buchannan, Rebecca Quinn, Rhian Wilkinson, Allysha Chapman, and Josée Bélanger.
MIDFIELDERS (5): Diana Matheson, Sophie Schmidt, Desiree Scott, Ashley Lawrence, and Jessie Fleming.
FORWARDS (6): Janine Beckie, Christine Sinclair (Captain), Nichelle Prince, Deanne Rose, Gabrielle Carle, and Melissa Tancredi.
Roster notes:
- Canada captain Christine Sinclair, Canada’s most capped international player, all-time Canadian top goal scorer and second in the world for international goals, will once again lead Canada through Olympic qualification. Sinclair is currently tied with Mia Hamm for second all-time in international goals and will be looking to surpass her at the competition.
- Five of Canada’s top ten most capped international women’s players are on the squad, including Sinclair (232), midfielders Diana Matheson (178) and Sophie Schmidt (137), full back Rhian Wilkinson (168) and goalkeeper Erin McLeod (112).
- All four of the active top ten Canadian women’s goal scorers will be present, including Sinclair (158), Schmidt (16), Matheson (16) and Melissa Tancredi (22).
- The average age of the roster is 25 years old.
- Deanne Rose is the youngest player on the team at 16 years old.
- Melissa Tancredi is the oldest player at 34 years old.
Canada has twice qualified for the Olympics through the CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying Championship, each timing defeating Mexico in the semi-final to earn their Olympic berth, before being defeated by the USA in the final match. Canada went on to place eighth in 2008 Beijing Olympics and won bronze at the London 2012 Games.
In 2008, Canada won a silver medal at the CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Championship in Mexico. After winning all three group matches, Canada beat home team Mexico 1-0 (Tancredi 25’) to earn a spot at the Beijing Olympics. In the final, Canada held the USA to a 0-0 tie in regulation time before each team scored in overtime (Lloyd 108’ and Tancredi 116’). The USA finally won the match 6-5 on penalty kicks.
As the host country, Canada won a silver medal at the 2012 CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Vancouver. After winning all three group matches, Canada won the semi-final 3:1 over Mexico (Sinclair 15’ and 76’, Tancredi 23’) to qualify for the London 2012 Women’s Olympic Football Tournament. Two nights later, Canada fell 0-4 to USA in the final.
Detailed Canada Soccer CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying Championship 2016 roster
CANADA
GK – Erin McLeod, February 26, 1983 (age 32). From: St. Albert, AB
GK – Stephanie Labbé, October 10, 1986 (age 29). From: Edmonton, AB
GK – Sabrina D'Angelo, August 24, 1992 (age 23). From: Welland, ON
D – Kadeisha Buchanan, November 5, 1995 (age 20). From: Brampton, ON
D – Rebecca Quinn, August 11, 1995 (age 20). From: Toronto, ON
D – Shelina Zadorsky, October 24, 1992 (age 23). From: London, ON
D – Josée Bélanger, May 14, 1986 (age 29). From: Coaticook, QC
D – Allysha Chapman, January 25, 1989 (age 27). From: Courtice, ON
D – Rhian Wilkinson, May 12, 1982 (age 33). From: Baie-d'Urfé, QC
M – Jessie Fleming, March 11, 1998 (age 17). From: London, ON
M – Ashley Lawrence, June 11, 1995 (age 20). From: Caledon, ON
M – Diana Matheson, April 6, 1984 (age 31). From: Oakville, ON
M – Deanne Rose, March 3, 1999 (age 16). From Alliston, ON
M – Sophie Schmidt, June 28, 1988 (age 27). From: Abbotsford, BC
M – Desiree Scott, July 31, 1987 (age 28). From: Winnipeg, MB
F – Janine Beckie, August 20, 1994 (age 21). From: Highlands Ranch, CO
F – Gabrielle Carle, October 12, 1998 (17). From: Lévis, QC
F – Nichelle Prince, February 19, 1995 (age 20). From: Ajax, ON
F – Christine Sinclair, June 12, 1983 (age 32). From: Burnaby, BC
F – Melissa Tancredi, December 27, 1981 (age 34). From: Ancaster, ONRelated News
Canada learns group for February’s CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying Championship
Posted on 23 November 2015 in Women's Olympic Football Tournament
Canada have been drawn into Group B with Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala and Guyana for the 2016 CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Championship taking place in Texas starting 11 February 2016. Two teams from the competition will advance to the Rio 2016 Women's Olympic Football Tournament.
Being drawn into Group B, Canada avoid highly-ranked teams including USA, Mexico, and Costa Rica during the group stage, who make up Group A alongside Puerto Rico. Group B will play their entire tournament at BBVA Compass Stadium in Houston, which will also host the knockout round.
“It was a surprise to see the USA, Mexico and Costa Rica in the same group, but the gap in women's football is getting smaller and smaller and it's going to be a challenging qualification campaign,” said John Herdman, Head Coach for Canada’s Women’s National Team.
Canada, ranked 11th in the world, will begin their Olympic qualification campaign against Guyana on 11 February, before taking on Trinidad and Tobago on 14 February, and Guatemala on 16 February.
The tournament will feature eight nations divided into two groups of four, with the top two finishers in each group after round-robin play advancing to the all-important semi-finals. The winners of the semi-finals will qualify for the Olympic Games.
“We're excited,” said Herdman. “We have the squad back in camp and it's an exciting group of players with lots of energy. We have a bunch of new faces and there is a blend of youth and experience.
Canada’s Women’s National Team are currently in camp in Vancouver preparing for an invitational tournament beginning 9 December in Natal, Brazil.
“Right now, we are focusing on our goal of qualifying for the Rio 2016 Olympics,” Herdman said regarding final roster selection for the 2016 CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Championship. “We are in camp preparing for the matches in Brazil in the coming weeks. We are taking a hard look at the players. Come January, we'll select the squad that will pretty closely resemble the team that will go into qualifiers for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games in February.”Related News
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