After beating Scotland 2:0 on Thursday night to open the tournament, Canada now comes up against Chile (Sunday 15 December, kickoff 18.00 local / 15.00 ET / 12.00 PT)—a team they have never played against.
Après avoir vaincu l’Écosse 2:0 jeudi soir dernier en ouverture de tournoi, le Canada doit maintenant affronter le Chili, une équipe contre laquelle il n’a jamais joué.
Five-time Olympian and Olympic silver medalist Charmaine Crooks, also a member of the Canadian Soccer Association Board of Directors, was recognized on Friday 13 December for her outstanding achievements, dedication to the community and service to the nation by being appointed to the Order of Canada.
Sinclair is now an 11-time winner of the Canadian Players of the Year award. Runners up included Diana Matheson (second), Erin McLeod (third) and Desiree Scott (fourth).
Leon and Sinclair scored in the win against Scotland
Leon et Sinclair marquent lors de la victoire contre l’Écosse
Johnson of Toronto, ON is one of two winners of the 2013 BMO Canadian Players of the Year award. While Johnson is announced a winner on Thursday, his co-winner (the female selection) will be announced on Friday 13 December.
The Canada-Scotland game will open the action on Thursday with the hosts Brazil taking on Chile later in the day. Kickoff for Canada is at 16.30 ET / 13.30 PT.
Le match Canada-Écosse ouvrira le tournoi suivi de la rencontre entre l’hôte le Brésil et le Chili. Le coup d’envoi du Canada sera donné à 16.30 HE / 13.30 HP