Pellerud Announces Roster For Mexico Series

Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian Women’s World Cup Team Head Coach Even Pellerud today announced his 19-player roster for the Mexico series which take place on June 12 and 15 in Guasave and Mazatlan, Mexico, respectively.



Pellerud will have goalkeeper Karina LeBlanc available for both games but will be without defender Breanna Boyd, who plays with Carolina in the WUSA. Defender Sharolta Nonen (Atlanta) and forwards Charmaine Hooper (Atlanta) and Christine Latham (San Diego) are available for the first game only, due to WUSA commitments on the 15th.



Mexico is currently preparing for their World Cup Qualifying playoff against the third place team from Asia for the final Women’s World Cup spot.



“The Mexican team is back from two international games against Argentina (3-2 win) and Costa Rica (2-0 win), so this team is ready to compete at the highest level,” said Pellerud. “We still remember the hard fought encounter in the last Gold Cup when our 2-0 win ensured our participation in the World Cup.”



“Because Mexico will host the Olympic Qualifying tournament in February 2004, it is of major importance for us to be the guest team, thus giving the players another view into another culture. Few of our players have ever played and stayed in this country and this will add to their international experience.”

Games

Mexico vs. CanadatJune 12ttGuasave, Mexico t7:00 p.m. (local)

Mexico vs CanadatJune 14ttMazatlan, Mexicot5:00 p.m. (local)

Canadian Women’s World Cup Team Roster (Mexico Series)



NametPos.tHometowntD.O.B.tCaps G/S*tClub/School

Amber AllentFtChilliwack, BCt21/10/75t8t2tVancouver Whitecaps

Sasha AndrewstDtEdmonton, ABt14/2/83t9t0tVancouver Whitecaps/Nebraska

Melanie BoothtDtBurlington, ONt24/8/84t12t0tToronto Inferno/Florida

Candace ChapmantD/MtToronto, ONt2/4/83t15t1tToronto Inferno/U. of Notre Dame

Randee HermustMtLangley, BCt14/11/79t38t2tFloya (Norwegian Premier)

Charmaine HoopertFtOttawa, ONt15/1/68t96t56tAtlanta Beat

Kristina KisstMtOttawa, ONt13/2/81t37t5tFloya (Norwegian Premier)

Kara LangtDtOakville, ONt22/10/86t22t14tVancouver Whitecaps

Christine Latham tFtCalgary, ABt15/9/81t24t6tSan Diego Spirit

Karina LeBlanctGKtMaple Ridge, BCt30/3/80t29t9tBoston Breakers

Veronique MarandatMtSt-Lambert, QCt18/8/86t2t0tFC Select Rive-Sud

Diana MathesontMtOakville, ONt6/4/84t5t0tToronto Inferno

Erin McLeodtGKtCalgary, ABt26/2/83t8t2tVancouver Whitecaps/SMU

Andrea Neil tMtVancouver, BCt26/10/71t79t17tVancouver Whitecaps

Sharolta NonentDtVancouver, BCt30/12/77t43t1tAtlanta Beat

Clare RustadtDtSaltspring Isl, BCt27/5/83t20t0tVancouver Whitecaps/Washington

Christine SinclairtFtBurnaby, BCt12/6/83t45t36tVancouver Whitecaps/U. of Portland

Taryn SwiatektGKtCalgary, ABt4/2/81t4t1tOttawa Fury

Brittany TimkotMtCoquitlam, BCt5/9/85t15t0tVancouver Whitecaps



*Goals/Shutouts



Staff:

Even PellerudtHead Coach

Ian BridgetAssistant Coach

Shel BrodsgaardtGoalkeeper Coach tt

Paolo BordignontPhysiotherapist

Cathy CampbelltDoctor

Cathy AyoubtManager

Bob BirardatScout

James FalestEquipment Manager