Forrest Will Miss At Least Two Games

CSA NOTES – Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian goalkeeper Craig Forrest is still recovering from his hernia operation in May and will miss Canada’s upcoming Semi-Final Round World Cup Qualifying games against Trinidad and Tobago and Panama. Forrest is now looking at Canada’s game against Mexico on August 15 as a possible return date.

“It’s very disappointing for me as I want to be available to do what I can to help Canada but it’s just too soon after the operation,” said Forrest who has been receiving treatment from Canadian team physiotherapist Alex McKechnie in Burnaby. “I hope to be back in time for the Mexico game but I’ll have to be patient and let it heal properly.”

Meanwhile Canadian defender Mark Watson who missed Canada’s playoff games against Cuba is expected to resume training in Burnaby today with Men’s World Cup team assistant coach Bruce Twamley and other Vancouver area players. Watson has missed almost two months with a calf injury.

Canadian midfielder Jim Brennan, who also underwent a hernia operation, is scheduled to resume training with his club Nottingham Forest later this month. It remains to be seen if the Newmarket native will be fully fit in time for Canada’s first game against Trinidad and Tobago in Edmonton on July 16.

Clarke Off To Denmark
Canadian midfielder Jeff Clarke leaves for Denmark tomorrow to begin a trial with Danish club OB Odense. Clarke had been playing with Hampton Roads of the A-League.

Aristodemo On Trial With Dallas Burn
Canadian midfielder Robbie Aristodemo is on his way to Dallas for a trial with the Burn of Major League Soccer. Aristodemo has recently played for both Canada’s Olympic squad and World Cup team. He is currently enrolled at the University of Tulsa.

Canadians Looking For Clubs
Canadian World Cup team players Garret Kusch, Carlo Corazzin, Mark Watson, Lars Hirschfeld and Mike Franks are looking to sign on with different clubs this summer.

Canadian Women Face China Tonight in Rematch
Canada’s Women’s World Cup team will face China in their second game of the Gold Cup in Hershey, Pennsylvania tonight. Canada defeated Mexico 4-3 in their opener on Saturday. The Chinese will be looking to avenge their loss to the Canadians at the Pacific Cup earlier this month. Canada posted a memorable win, edging the Chinese 5-3 on penalties following a 2-2 tie in regulation. The game will be televised live by CTV Sportsnet beginning at 8:00 p.m. Canada wraps up round-robin play on Wednesday against Guatemala with CTV Sportsnet again broadcasting the game live at 7:30 p.m. from Louisville, KY.