Williams’s two-goal effort propels Canada to victory over Costa Rica 6 Jun 2018 Canada resumed play in the CONCACAF Women’s U-17 Championships on Wednesday, beating Costa Rica by a 2-1 score thanks to a brace from Andersen Williams.
Canadians survive defensive howler, bizarre offside call 18 Jan 2018 But the linesman’s flag was up, despite the fact it was impossible for Stratigakis to be offside because she followed her shot — which was then touched by the keeper.
Canada raises bar of expectations with solid performance against Costa Rica 11 Jul 2017 “I think we’re going to make something of this Gold Cup,” said goalkeeper Milan Borjan, who, like many other players around him turned in an excellent performance. “With a new, amazing coach that gives the guys the confidence, gives the spirit for the games. It’s really good.”
Kids in the haul: Youngsters shine in Canadian romp over Costa Rica 11 Jun 2017 On a day when Canada Soccer honoured five retiring veterans — Kaylyn Kyle, Lauren Sesselmann, Robyn Gayle, Josee Belanger and Jonelle Filigno — it was the kids who made themselves count. Janine Beckie, age 22, had a hat trick, 16-year-old Jordyn Huitema had two and 18-year-old Deanne Rose opened the scoring.
Despite not hitting the scoresheet, Beckie plays large part in Canada’s win over Costa Rica 8 Jun 2017 Janine Beckie figured in on Canada’s first two goals of its 3-1 win over Costa Rica Thursday night in Winnipeg, though she didn’t end up on the scoresheet.
Kicking a ball and pretending to be hurt: Costa Rica beats Canada on field, and in the acting department 23 Apr 2017 Tristan went to the ground, his legs shaking, his hands covering his face, after he received a hand to the face from Canada’s Antonio Rocco Romeo in the second half. Romeo had earlier scored the equalizer, but was sent off for the slap.
Miller on U-20 call-up for Shome: “If there is a better young player in our league, I have yet to see it” 25 Aug 2016 “Shamit, and I’ve said this before, if there is a better young player in our league, I have yet to see it. I think he is so consistent and I think he’ll be a big part of the national-team program moving forward.”
Lemos rising 28 Jun 2016 For a few precious days in the spring, the Canadian national futsal team became the darlings of this nation’s passionate soccer fanbase. And, at the centre of it all was a keeper who once plied his trade in Nicaragua...
Daniel’s journey 28 Jun 2016 Canadian striker looks to win a spot in a league that he’s grown to appreciate over the years
In praise of Joshua Lemos, our newest Canadian hero 9 May 2016 CONCACAF doesn’t have the stats posted — in terms of shots on goal — but it would not be unfair to state that the blue floor looked like it was tilted all night long. The Costa Ricans fizzed the ball across the blue tiles, and created chance after chance. But Lemos made sensational save after save, and the CONCACAF commentator was running out of superlatives to bestow on the Canadian keeper.
