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Canada play Chile on Saturday in Sapporo, and conclude the group stage against Great Britain on July 27 at the Kashima Stadium in Kashima, Japan.Article content
Chile, meanwhile, is one of the best teams in South America, with possibly the best goalkeeper in the world in Christiane Endler of Olympique Lyonnais in France, arguably the best women’s club team of all time. “I think adapting to this particular Olympics of the reality of what we’re living, which is the really stringent COVID protocols, which is very different to previous Olympics,” Priestman said. “That’s the major one in terms of fans, but I also think adapt to the heat, climate and a different opponent. I think you have to adapt quickly, grow quickly and go through the tournament.
“I still get up every day trying to get better, and for me when that leaves, that’s when I have to step away,” Sinclair said Tuesday. “To be able to compete in these Olympic with this group is something special. Some of these teammates are my best friends, we’ve grown up on this team together; it’s a unique group. It’s very enjoyable, very competitive, and I wouldn’t be here if we didn’t have a chance to win, so it’s exciting.
“A bunch of us are fortunate to play in the U.S., in very hot climates; Texas and Florida. So, I think our team is very prepared for the climate we’re going to face here. Obviously, it’s going to be difficult, but we’re as ready as we possibly can be.
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