Seattle, Washington - Canada's Women's World Cup Team are one win away from a berth in the 2003 Women's World Cup in China. The Canadians will face Mexico tonight at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington at 9:30 p.m. PT (Rogers Sportsnet) in one semi-final of the Gold Cup while the United States plays Costa Rica. Both winners will gain automatic spots in the 4th Women's World Cup.

The Canadians head into the game with all of their players fit to play. The team practised at Safeco Field on Tuesday and will fly to Los Angeles on Thursday morning.

The Canadians will be looking to clinch their third straight trip to the Women's World Cup after successfully qualifying in 1995 and 1999.

The final of the competition will be played at 7:00 p.m. PT at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California on Saturday. The two losers from tonight's semi-finals will play in the third-place game at 5:00 p.m. PT. The winner of that game will face an Asian team for a third and final spot in the World Cup.

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Los Angeles, California - Canada's Women's World Cup Team will be short at least two players as it prepares to face the United States in the Gold Cup Final, Saturday at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California (7:00 p.m. PT on Rogers Sportsnet).

Canadian goalkeeper Erin McLeod and defender Sasha Andrews flew to Dallas Thursday to rejoin their US college team. Southern Methodist University threatened to retract their scholarships if the players did not return to the school on Thursday, thus forfeiting their chance to play in Saturday's final. NCAA schools do not fall under FIFA regulations involving the release of players. It was hoped both would be allowed to stay with the Canadian team but the school insisted the players return for weekend games.

Canadian defender Candace Chapman suffered a broken nose in Wednesday night's 2-0 semi-final win against Mexico and is listed as day to day. Team medical staff were attempting to have a protective mask made for the speedy defender.

Canada will train at the Rose Bowl on Friday (weather permitting) in preparation for their game against the United States. Both teams have already qualified for the 2003 Women's World Cup.