Canada's coach Bev Priestman said her team is 'excited and ready to go' during a training session Wednesday ahead of the Women's World Cup.
As Canada, the reigning Olympics champions, head back to defend their title, there are nerves, excitement, and confidence. But the mood among Canadian fans and some in the soccer community is more tense.Canada's coach Bev Priestman said the final decisions on the Olympic team roster went "down to the wire" before the 18-person squad was revealed July 1. When the roster dropped for Canada's soccer team on July 1, it came with a sense of anticipation.
In a call with coach Bev Priestman after the roster was revealed, there were queries about players' injuries and updates plus insight into those selected. Let's be clear that Priestman doesn't have to explain herself. She's the boss and she makes the decisions. Priestman is the head coach of the program for a reason. She has witnessed historic ups and some
It's been a time of excitement and possibility for many young players. My daughter plays on a U Sports team and said the chatter among the young women she plays with about the potential of playing in the league is very real. It's not an option they've had before. It makes them dream bigger. Priestman is not shy about needing to pick the best set of players that can have the most expertise, experience for this kind of tournament, and work with a very demanding schedule.The Canadian women’s national team head coach explains what she’s seen from her team that inspires confidence they can be successful at Paris 2024.The Olympic competition begins July 25 against New Zealand then they face Colombia and France.
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