Canada battled back from a one-goal deficit to defeat Sweden 2:1 in a Women’s International Friendly match in Phoenix, AZ. Christine Sinclair was the hero once again as she notched her 120th goal for Canada in added time. The goal was the final touch on an impressive performance by the Canadians.
L’équipe nationale féminine du Canada a surmonté un déficit d’un but pour vaincre la Suède 2-1 dans un match amical international disputé à Phoenix (AZ). Christine Sinclair a été l’héroïne une fois de plus comme elle a inscrit son 120e but pour le Canada dans le temps additionnel. Le but était en fait la cerise sur le gâteau d’une performance impressionnante donnée par les Canadiennes.
The Canadian Soccer Association announces the opening of Volunteer Registration for the upcoming CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying tournament. This event, to be held in Vancouver, BC at the newly renovated BC Place from January 19 to 29, 2012, will feature the top 8 Women’s teams from the CONCACAF region, as they attempt to secure one of two spots for the 2012 London Olympics Women’s Football tournament.
Major League Soccer announced D.C. United midfielder Dwayne De Rosario was voted the Volkswagen MLS Most Valuable Player for the 2011 season. De Rosario will receive the award and be presented to media in the Los Angeles area covering MLS Cup at The Home Depot Center on Friday 18 November at approximately 13.30 PT.
Canadian National Team veterans Christine Sinclair and Julian de Guzman have teamed up with Steve Nash, Canadian NBA star, co-owner of Vancouver Whitecaps FC and footballer at heart, in support of Canada’s role in the world’s beautiful game. The :30 second public service announcement (PSA), created by the Canadian Soccer Association in partnership with Sport Canada and produced by Meathawk Productions, encourages Canadians to share the passion and the fun of the beautiful game, soccer.
Canada has booked six new dates on the road to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™. Canada will play six matches against group opponents Honduras, Panama and Cuba from 8 June to 16 October of next year, with three matches to be played at home and three matches to be played on the road.
Canada scored four goals in its 2011 season finale at BMO Field on Tuesday 15 November. The 4:0 victory over St. Kitts and Nevis closed out CONCACAF Round 2 of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ Qualifiers. Canada finished first in its group and won advancement to CONCACAF Round 3 in 2012. The win also extended Canada’s unbeaten streak to eight matches in 2011.
FIFA Referee Mauricio Navarro will officiate his last International soccer match on 14 November in Costa Rica where the national team will host current FIFA World Cup holders Spain in an international friendly.
Canada wants to close out CONCACAF Round 2 of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ Qualifiers with an inspiring performance, with national head coach Stephen Hart reporting “we owe it to the fans” to lay it all out on the field for the final home match of the 2011 season.