Pellerud Finalizes Squad for Holland Series

Ottawa, Ontario – Canada’s Women’s National Team Head Coach, Even Pellerud, has released his 17-woman roster for the two matches against the Netherlands on March 1 and 4, 2006 in Vancouver and Victoria, BC.



The first match of the two-game series will take place on March 1, 2006 at Thunderbird Stadium on the campus of the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, BC. Kickoff has been scheduled for 7pm PT.



The second will be played on March 4, 2006 at Centennial Stadium on the campus of the University of Victoria in Victoria, BC. Kickoff time has been set for 1pm PT. The match will be broadcasted live (on all regional channels) by Rogers Sportsnet.

Ottawa, Ontario – Canada’s Women’s National Team Head Coach, Even Pellerud, has released his 17-woman roster for the two matches against the Netherlands on March 1 and 4, 2006 in Vancouver and Victoria, BC.



The first match of the two-game series will take place on March 1, 2006 at Thunderbird Stadium on the campus of the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, BC. Kickoff has been scheduled for 7pm PT.



The second will be played on March 4, 2006 at Centennial Stadium on the campus of the University of Victoria in Victoria, BC. Kickoff time has been set for 1pm PT. The match will be broadcasted live (on all regional channels) by Rogers Sportsnet.



“Both Mexico and Holland are quality opponents and I am expecting strong opposition in all 4 games.



“This is an excellent opportunity for more than 20 of our best athletes the chance to showcase their abilities and soccer fitness at this time of the year.



“It is exciting that a country like Holland, with such a strong soccer culture has decided to have a 10 day camp here in BC, and as hosts we are looking forward to playing in front of TV cameras and hopefully stands full of fans – at both UBC and in Victoria.”



Canadian Women’s National Team Roster vs Netherlands


Player POS DOB Caps G/S Club Hometown
1 LeBlanc, Karina GK 3/30/1980 49 17 New Jersey Wildcats Maple Ridge, BC
2 Latham, Christine F 9/15/1981 44 15 Atlanta Silverbacks Calgary, AB
3 Schmidt, Sophie M 6/28/1988 12 1 Vancouver Whitecaps / Surrey Utd. Abbotsford, BC
4 Andrews, Sasha D 2/14/1983 29 3 Vancouver Whitecaps/U. of Nebraska Edmonton, AB
5 Neil, Andrea M 10/26/1971 109 21 Vancouver Whitecaps Vancouver, BC
7 Morneau, Isabelle D 4/18/1976 80 6 Laval Comets Longueuil, QC
8 Matheson, Diana M 04/06/1984 41 1 Ottawa Fury/Princeton U. Oakville, ON
9 Franko, Martina M/F 1/13/1976 4 2 Vancouver Whitecaps Squamish, BC
10 Hooper, Charmaine F/D 1/15/1968 126 65 Chicago Cobras Ottawa, ON
11 Hermus, Randee D 11/14/1979 65 5 Vancouver Whitecaps Langley, BC
12 Sinclair, Christine F 06/12/1983 73 55 Vancouver Whitecaps Burnaby, BC
13 Walsh, Amy M 9/13/1977 67 5 Laval Comets St.-Hilaire, QC
14 Wilkinson, Rhian M/F 05/12/1982 20 3 Strømmen FK Baie D’Urfe, QC
15 Lang, Kara D/M/F 10/22/1986 51 23 Vancouver Whitecaps / UCLA Oakville, ON
16 Thorlakson, Katie F 1/14/1985 11 0 Vancouver Whitecaps/U. of Notre Dame Langley, BC
17 Timko, Brittany M/F 09/05/1985 45 0 Vancouver Whitecaps / U. of Nebraska Coquitlam, BC
22 McLeod, Erin GK 2/26/1983 14 4 Vancouver Whitecaps/Penn State Calgary, AB
Staff
Even Pellerud – Head Coach
Ian Bridge – Assistant Coach
Shel Brodsgaard – Goalkeeper Coach
Judy Joseph – Manager
Dr. Cathy Campbell – Team Doctor
Dave Adolph – Athletic Therapist




Ticket Information

Tickets for the Vancouver match can be purchased online at www.ticketmaster.ca or by calling the Vancouver Whitecaps office on 604-669-WAVE (9283).



Prices for single game tickets are $20 for Adult, $15 for Youth (under 18).Tickets for Groups of 10 or more are $15/Adult and $12/youth.



Tickets for the match in Victoria can be obtained by contacting the following outlets –



Lower Island Soccer Association (LISA) – 250-382-7489

AllSport (Victoria) – 250-380-1980

SoccerWorld (Victoria) – 250-475-3777

Team Sales (Victoria) – 250-388-9222

InterSport (Campbell River) – 250-286-1760

Action Source (Campbell River) – 250-286-0691

Soccer Zone (Nanaimo) – 250-754-2220



Prices for single game tickets are $15.00 for Adult, $10.00 for Youth (under 18).Tickets for Groups of 10+ are $10.00/Adult and $7.00/Youth.



Directions to UBC Thunderbird Stadium

In Vancouver, the UBC grounds can be accessed by driving west on W. 4th Ave, W. 10th Ave, W. 16th Ave & SW Marine Dr.



From the South, take Hwy #99 across the Oak Street Bridge to W. 41st Ave. Turn left on W. 41st and proceed to SW Marine Drive. Continue to the UBC grounds.



From the East, take Hwy #1 into Vancouver and exit at Grandview Highway. Following Grandview Hwy through the city, the street will automatically turn into W. 12th Ave & then W. 10th Ave. Continue to the UBC grounds.



Main Entrance to Stadium is on Thunderbird Blvd, between West Mall & East Mall.



Parking: There are pay parking lots near the stadium. Be aware of FACULTY ONLY restrictions. $30 parking tickets are frequently issued.



Public Transportation: Call Translink: 604-953-3333 or visit www.translink.bc.ca



Directions to UVic’s Centennial Stadium

Directions to the University of Victoria from various locations (Ferry Terminals, Airport, Vancouver, and other parts of Vancouver Island can be found on the University’s website – www.uvic.ca/maps/directions.html or by phone – 250-721-7211.