Twenty-two players selected for week in Montréal

Canada has called upon 22 players for its next match in the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ Qualifiers. The Canucks will have a full week together before the 6 September match against Honduras at Stade Saputo in Montréal.



Canada is playing six matches against three teams in Stage III of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ Qualifiers. Three of those matches are in Canada: 20 August against Jamaica in Toronto (a 1:1 draw), 6 September against Honduras in Montréal (admission.com or 514.790.1245) and 15 October against Mexico in Edmonton (Ticketmaster.ca / 780.451.8000).

Edmonton tickets to go on sale after Labour Day

The FIFA World Cup Qualifiers™ are returning to Edmonton. Starting this 2 September, Canadian fans can purchase their tickets to the 15 October match at Commonwealth Stadium. The CONCACAF Stage III match of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ Qualifiers will pit Canada against Mexico. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster (ticketmaster.ca or 780.447.6822). The Canada-Mexico match, presented by BMO, kicks off at 19.00 MT on 15 October. Tickets range in price from $20-$45. Group packages are available with the purchase of 15 or more tickets.

Olympics mark highlight to 2008 season

With the conclusion of the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament, one can not help but look back on Canada’s 2008 season. This year was marked by the Association’s first-ever participation in the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament and its first in an Olympic Games since 1984. The team played in a record 24 international matches and gained valuable experience by reaching the quarter-final stage in China. “Our team has had a tremendous experience here at the Olympic Games,” said coach Even Pellerud. “Although it was a rough program with games in different cities, the organisation was very good, as was the food and accommodation.”

La participation aux Jeux Olympiques marque le meilleur moment de la saison 2008

À la suite du Tournoi Olympique de Football Féminin, organisé dans le cadre des Jeux Olympiques d’été de Beijing, en Chine, on ne peut s’empêcher de réfléchir sur les événements de la saison 2008 pour la sélection nationale canadienne féminine senior. Le fait saillant de la saison a été la toute première participation canadienne au Tournoi Olympique de Football Féminin, la première fois depuis 1984 qu’une équipe canadienne de soccer se qualifie pour participer aux Jeux Olympiques d’été. La sélection canadienne a disputé le nombre record de 24 matchs internationaux au cours de la saison, et a même connu l’expérience d’atteindre les quarts de finale en Chine. Selon l’entraîneur-chef de l’équipe nationale canadienne féminine senior, Even Pellerud : « Notre équipe a joui d’une expérience merveilleuse ici aux Jeux Olympiques. Bien que le programme ait été difficile en raison des matchs organisés dans des villes différentes, l’organisation du tournoi était très bonne, sur tous les plans, de la nourriture jusqu’au logement. »

Déjà vu for dynastic US

FIFA.com It was a case of Déjà vu as the USA beat Brazil to the gold medal in extra time for the second straight Olympic final on Thursday in Beijing. A Carli Lloyd goal in the 96th minute was the only difference between the sides as they collect their third top Olympic prize in four instalments. Brazil, as they did four years ago in Athens, and last year at the FIFA Women’s World Cup, have to tearfully settle for silver. The contest began cautiously with both sides unwilling to commit too much to attack. The best challenge for the holders came in the 16th minute when Angela Hucles’ corner kick nearly soared directly into the Brazilian net. The bending left-footed attempt could only splatter against the top of Barbara’s crossbar.

Les USA conservent leur titre

Mêmes actrices, même scénario. Quatre ans après la finale d’Athènes 2004 remportée face au Brésil, les Etats-Unis ont décroché la médaille d’or du Tournoi Olympique Féminin, Pékin 2008. Lors de la finale disputée ce jeudi 21 août au Stade des Travailleurs de Pékin, les Américaines se sont imposées en prolongation grâce à Carli Lloyd et conservent leur titre acquis il y a quatre ans. Pour le Brésil, les finales se suivent et se ressemblent : après Athènes et la Coupe du Monde Féminine de la FIFA 2007, la Seleçao termine la compétition avec des larmes et une médaille d’argent. Cette fin de match et l’émotion qui va avec fera peut-être oublier 90 minutes équilibrées mais sans réel spectacle. Durant toute la partie, les deux équipes, peut-être paralysées par l’enjeu, se sont montrées bien plus inspirées en défense que dans les phases offensives. C’est tout de même la sélection sud-américaine, essentiellement grâce à Marta, qui aura dominé les débats, se heurtant plusieurs fois à une Hope Solo impeccable.

Canada gains single point in Stage III draw

After a 1:1 draw at BMO Field in Toronto, Canada and Jamaica are tied in second place in CONCACAF Group 2 on the road to the 2010 FIFA World Cup™. Each team picked up a single point in the 20 August match. Mexico, meanwhile, is in first place with three points after a 2:1 victory over Honduras at the Estadio Azteca. Honduras was up 1-0 before Pavel Pardo scored a pair of goals in two minutes.

Canada to face Jamaica at BMO Field, on Sportsnet

For more information on this match, please visit the following fixture link. Canada kicks off CONCACAF Stage III of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Qualifiers this evening in Toronto. Canada’s men’s national team will host group opponent Jamaica for a 19.30 ET kick off before a sold-out crowd at BMO Field. The match will also be broadcast live on Sportsnet Pacific and Sportsnet West for those television viewers with all four Sportsnet channels (19.30 ET / 17.30 MT / 16.30 PT). The Canadian match will also air on delay on Sportsnet East and Sportsnet Ontario (23.00 ET), Sportsnet West (23.00 MT) and Sportsnet Pacific (20.00 PT). The broadcast will feature the play-by-play call of Gerry Dobson and the colourful analysis of former goalkeeper and Soccer Hall of Fame honoured member Craig Forrest.

Canada makes final preparations for Wednesday match

Canada’s men’s national team had its last day of training today in Toronto, a closed one-hour session with all 17 players. Coach Dale Mitchell and his staff practiced a number of tactics as the team makes its final preparations before tomorrow’s FIFA World Cup Qualifiers™ match against Jamaica. The Wednesday 20 August match kicks off at 19.30 at BMO Field. The match will be broadcast live on Sportsnet Pacific and Sportsnet West.

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