Quon’s stunning switch highlights Canada roster for June 2 BMO friendly 22 May 2013 The Canadian Soccer Association is now working with FIFA to ensure that Quon is eligible to play. Herdman said that a national coach needs to invite a player to camp before the FIFA process can begin.
Pedersen’s name not on list of 40 “potential candidates” for 2015 WWC ref assignments 15 May 2013 Canadian referee Carol Anne Chenard’s name is on the list. Norwegian official Christina Pedersen’s name is not.
Sinclair is NWSL’s first-ever player of the month 8 May 2013 Sinclair scored twice and added an assist as her Portland Thorns began the season on a strong note, going 2-0-1 in April.
Three great moments from three great players: Hall of Famers Helland, De Vos and Peschisolido 19 Apr 2013 When players I’ve covered over the years earn major awards, I don’t think about the stats they’ve accumulated over the courses of their careers. I think about the moments I remember the most vividly, the marks that these athletes made on my brain.
NWSL’s opening weekend broadcasts were frustratingly poor 15 Apr 2013 And that opinion? That "minor league" would be overstating just how poor the league’s efforts were in communicating its product to its fans and, more importantly, to its potential fans.
Kyle’s last-gasp goal gives Canada a fortunate draw with the French 4 Apr 2013 The Canadian national women’s team is beginning to get a knack for stunning the French with late goals. In 2012, it was Diana Matheson’s late shocker in the Olympic bronze medal match that gave Canada a 1-0 win over the French. Even though the stakes weren’t nearly as high on Thursday, this time it was Kaylyn Kyle’s turn to play …
Herdman still searching for young female players who fit his team’s changing philosophy 27 Mar 2013 But, despite what he’s seen from Buchanan and Lawrence, Herdman is concerned that there simply aren’t enough Canadian youngsters who will be technically able to keep up with the improving standards of play in the international game.
Edmonton and Vancouver the big winners out of Women’s World Cup announcement 21 Mar 2013 National team coach John Herdman said he has visions of 60,000 fans, all decked in red, packing Commonwealth for the first two Canada matches. “In 2002, at that special tournament, you saw them as babies. Now, you will see them again as women.”
Canadian women finish Cyprus Cup group stage with perfect record 11 Mar 2013 Canada will go into Wednesday’s Cyprus Cup final against England with the confidence of having a perfect record at the tournament.
Sinclair’s penalty kick clinches Canada’s spot in Cyprus Cup final 8 Mar 2013 Christine Sinclair came back from suspension, and promptly scored a winning goal.