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Canada wins CONCACAF championship |
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June 28, 2008
Canada has won the 2008 CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship in Puebla, Mexico. Canada won 1:0 over rivals the United States to take first place in the eight-team tournament. It is the second time in three tries that Canada has won the women’s youth confederation championship.
'The team was so committed to the game plan,' says coach Bob Birarda. 'We are so very proud of our team right now.'
Canada previously finished first at the 2004 CONCACAF tournament in Canada (CAN 2:1 USA, a.e.t.) and second at the 2006 CONCACAF tournament in México (CAN 2:3 USA).
Canada won the final on the strength of a Karla Schacher goal late in the first half. Canadian goalkeeper Erin McNulty posted the clean sheet for the victory. Coach Bob Birarda recorded his sixth-straight win in charge of the Canadian women’s U-20 team.
'They just couldn’t get behind our back four,' says Birarda. 'They had several chances, including a couple inside the box.' In the face of the American attack, though, Birarda says he 'didn’t feel like we were in trouble. We managed to keep them outside and in front of us.'
At the 2008 CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship, Canada won 2:0 over Nicaragua, 3:1 over Jamaica, 4:0 over Costa Rica, 2:1 over Mexico and 1:0 over the United States. Canada also qualified for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Chile 2008 which runs 19 November to 7 December. Since the tournament’s inception at Canada 2002, Canada has participated in every FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.
Behind Canada and the United States, Mexico finished third to clinch the last-remaining CONCACAF position for this year’s FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Chile 2008. After a 2:2 draw a.e.t. against Costa Rica in the match for third place, hosts Mexico clinch third place by winning the penalty shootout.
Canada, whose title sponsor is Winners, has an all-time record of 41 wins, 5 draws and 19 losses in international competition. Canada has won a silver medal at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Canada 2002, gold medals at the 2004 and 2008 CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship, and finished second at the 2006 CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship
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Canada wins CONCACAF championship |
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June 28, 2008
Canada has won the 2008 CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship in Puebla, Mexico. Canada won 1:0 over rivals the United States to take first place in the eight-team tournament. It is the second time in three tries that Canada has won the women’s youth confederation championship.
'The team was so committed to the game plan,' says coach Bob Birarda. 'We are so very proud of our team right now.'
Canada previously finished first at the 2004 CONCACAF tournament in Canada (CAN 2:1 USA, a.e.t.) and second at the 2006 CONCACAF tournament in México (CAN 2:3 USA).
Canada won the final on the strength of a Karla Schacher goal late in the first half. Canadian goalkeeper Erin McNulty posted the clean sheet for the victory. Coach Bob Birarda recorded his sixth-straight win in charge of the Canadian women’s U-20 team.
'They just couldn’t get behind our back four,' says Birarda. 'They had several chances, including a couple inside the box.' In the face of the American attack, though, Birarda says he 'didn’t feel like we were in trouble. We managed to keep them outside and in front of us.'
At the 2008 CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship, Canada won 2:0 over Nicaragua, 3:1 over Jamaica, 4:0 over Costa Rica, 2:1 over Mexico and 1:0 over the United States. Canada also qualified for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Chile 2008 which runs 19 November to 7 December. Since the tournament’s inception at Canada 2002, Canada has participated in every FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.
Behind Canada and the United States, Mexico finished third to clinch the last-remaining CONCACAF position for this year’s FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Chile 2008. After a 2:2 draw a.e.t. against Costa Rica in the match for third place, hosts Mexico clinch third place by winning the penalty shootout.
Canada, whose title sponsor is Winners, has an all-time record of 41 wins, 5 draws and 19 losses in international competition. Canada has won a silver medal at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Canada 2002, gold medals at the 2004 and 2008 CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship, and finished second at the 2006 CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship
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Canada reopens camp in Vancouver |
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June 30, 2008
Canada's women's national team returns to training this Canada Day as the team begins its final preparations for the 2008 Women's Olympic Football Tournament. The team will meet at 10.00 at Kinsmen Fields as its Vancouver Residency program resumes under the direction of head coach Even Pellerud.
Up first will be the international friendly against Brazil on 10 July at BMO Field in Toronto. The Canadian team is expecting a big crowd for its debut at BMO Field. The match, presented by Winners, has a 19.00 kickoff. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster (ticketmaster.ca or 416.872.5000).
"Finally, we get another chance to play Brazil," says coach Even Pellerud. "What could be a better time - less than a month before the Women's Olympic Football Tournament in Beijing, the biggest event for women's soccer ever! Our team is healthy, confident and eager to beat the elegant and skillful South Americans on our home soil."
Canada, whose title sponsor is Winners and whose presenting sponsor is Teck Cominco, had a week off following its second-place finish at the 2008 Peace Queen Cup in June in Korea Republic. The team played exceptionally well in its 0:1 loss to the world's number-one ranked United States in the final (the U.S. scored the winner in the 92nd minute). Canada finished with a 3-0-1 record while captain Christine Sinclair won the Golden Shoe for scoring five goals.
Canada's Peace Queen Cup team also contributed three players to the CONCACAF Women's Under-20 Championship. Jonelle Filigno, Jodi-Ann Robinson and Sophie Schmidt left Korea Republic early to join the youth team in Puebla, Mexico. The trio helped the youth team capture confederation title, Canada's second in three tries against the United States.
Overall, Canada's senior team has a 8-4-5 record in 2008, including three wins at the 2008 CONCACAF Olympc Qualification Tournament. By defeating Mexico on 12 April, Canada qualified for the Women's Olympic Qualification Tournament for the first time in Association history. Melissa Tancredi scored the historic goal while goalkeeper Erin McLeod posted the clean sheet.
Canada has one of the best women's programs in the world. The U-20 team (title sponsor Winners) just qualified for its fourth-straight FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup (Chile 2008 from 19 November to 7 December). The U-17 team (title sponsor BMO) hopes to qualify in July for the inaugural FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup New Zealand 2008 (28 October to 16 November). Canada's national team, meanwhile, was recently ranked 9th in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Rankings (second within COCACAF behind the United States). The national team is heading to the Women's Olympic Football Tournament for the first time in Association history this 6-23 August. |
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President’s Award winner Harry Newman passes away |
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June 28, 2008
Harry Newman, former Canadian national-teams equipment manager, has passed away. He was 84. A long-time member of the Canadian soccer community, he was recognized with the Canadian Soccer Association’s President’s Award in 2003.
Mr. Newman joined the Canadian Soccer Association in the 1970s and was part of the first Canadian youth team that qualified for the FIFA U-20 World Cup, then known as the 1979 FIFA World Youth Tournament for the Coca-Cola Cup. Canada qualified after finishing second in the 1978 CONCACAF Youth Tournament, winning 4:0 over Costa Rica in the semi-final and then losing 0:1 after extra time to Mexico in the final.
Eight years later, Mr. Newman was part of another significant milestone with the national youth team. At the 1986 CONCACAF tournament in Trinidad, Canada dominated its opposition to finish first and win the confederation title of CONCACAF Juvenile Champions. Canada outscored its opposition 23-2 in seven games before winning the final 2:1 over Cuba.
In 1990, Mr. Newman was recognized with the Canadian Soccer Association’s Award of Merit for his significant contribution to the promotion, growth and development of soccer for a period of more than 10 years. In 2003, he was given the President’s Award in recognition and appreciation of his outstanding and unique efforts over an extended period of time.
Along with his contributions to Canadian soccer, Mr. Newman was involved with the Special Olympics and devoted many years to coaching teams in the Hamilton-Burlington area.
Mr. Newman was born Henry Edward Newman on 17 November 1923 in South Hampton, England. He emigrated to Canada in 1957 with his wife Daisy and his first two children, Irene and Bernard. Their family grew with the birth of Teresa and Glenn; in time, the family grew further with the births of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mr. Newman passed away peacefully at the Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital in Burlington, ON on 28 June 2008. The Canadian soccer community sends its condolences to Mr. Newman’s family.
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Canada finishes second at Peace Queen Cup |
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Saturday, June 21, 2008 Canada’s women’s national team had another succesful run at the Peace Queen Cup, but again the team finished second behind the top-ranked United States. In what was the fourth 2008 contest between the two sides, Canada lost 0:1 after Angela Hucles scored off a free kick in the 90th minute.
'It was a good game, a fast-paced game, and a game with a lot of drama,' says coach Even Pellerud. 'It was very good from the get-go because you had two teams that wanted to attack.'
Captain Christine Sinclair won the Golden Shoe as the top goal scorer (five goals) and the Silver Ball as the MVP runner-up.
It was the second time this year that both sides played in a competitive final. In April, Canada came back to earn a 1:1 draw with the United States in the CONCACAF Women’s Qualification Tournament. The United States won the tournament after penalty shots. In the Peace Queen Cup final, Canada nearly drew even in injury time after the 90th minute, but Sinclair’s excellent shot was stopped by American goalkeeper Hope Solo. Coach Pellerud says the team’s performance against the United States was even better in June than it was in April.
It is also the second time that Canada has finished second to the United States at the Peace Queen Cup. In 2006, Canada also lost 0:1 in the final to its CONCACAF rival.
Canada played four games at the 2008 Peace Queen Cup. Canada won 5:0 over Argentina on 14 June, 3:1 over Korea Republic on 16 June, and 2:0 over New Zealand on 18 June. Coach Pellerud took 20 players to Korea Republic, although three left early to join the youth team at the CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship.
Captain Sinclair, of course, was the big performer of the tournament. She scored two goals against Argentina, two goals against Korea Republic and one against New Zealand. She should have won the Golden Ball, but the award was presented to Hucles who scored the winning goal of the tournament. Sinclair increased her career totals to 91 goals in 119 senior matches. She even took a few stitches in the final, but refused to sit down.
Also of note, Randee Hermus made her 100th career start (109 senior matches) while Brittany Timko scored her first goal at the senior level. Kara Lang, meanwhile, scored her 31st and 32nd goals, moving closer to the third place spot on the all-time list occupied by retired scorer Silvana Burtini (38).
Canada’s women’s national team, whose title sponsor is Winners and whose presenting partner is Teck Cominco, is simultaneously preparing for the 2008 Women’s Olympic Football Tournament. After the 2008 Peace Queen Cup, Canada will return home to play Brazil on 10 July at BMO Field in Toronto, ON. Tickets to the 10 July match, presented by Winners, are available via Ticketmaster (Ticketmaster.ca / 416.872.5000). |
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