Sheridan takes first place online and Canadian women herald a new era of goals

Toronto — Keren Sheridan is a Canadian girl I was given some big shoes for the soccer team.

When Canada hosts South Korea in a friendly match on Sunday at BMO Field, the 26-year-old will be the goal. Although she wasn't her first international cap, she now bears the weight of the successor to star keeper Stephanie Labe, who retired from sports in April.

Love earned the "Minister of National Defense of Canada" nickname after her outstanding performance that led the team to the first ever Olympic gold medal.

"Kairen's performance in both the club environment and when he returned to February at the first camp in 2021 makes every training session a top keeper," said head coach Beb. Priestman said: Friday press conference. "That's what she did to get first place in the status quo."

Sheridan, who plays professional football at NWSL's San Diego Wave FC, has only eight in 10 games this season. I forgave the goal. She is one of the 23 players announced on the roster to be the only player available in the CONCACAFW Championship set to be played in Mexico in July, as well as playing in a friendly match on Sunday.

This tournament qualifies for both the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand and the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

Canada released a list of 28 players at the International Window in June just 10 days ago, but FIFA has requested the club to publish a list of 23 players in Mexico by Friday. .. As a result, the club was able to use the matches within the team to make the final decision.

Canada's most decorated soccer player, Christine Sinclair, is back as part of the roster. It's not clear if the 39-year-old is healthy enough to play on Sunday after Priestman admits that Forward has dealt with a private injury and didn't participate in an in-team match on Thursday. ..

"I put a checkmark in the box every day to avoid endangering Christine when it's really important to be a tournament," Priestman said. "In the next few days, Christine and some other players will go through the process to better understand availability in (Korea) Korea, but if in doubt when needed, choose 23. They didn't. They on July 5th. "

The 25-year-old forward Evelyne Viens was one of the final cuts. Quebec soccer players have played in two games with the team that won the Olympic gold medal in Canada last year.

Goalkeeper Anna Carpenco, defender Marie Yasmine Arido Danjou, Gabriel Karpenko, midfielder Marie Yasmine Arido Danjou and Sarah Stratigakiss were also final cuts.

Canada has a 7-1-0 record with South Korea dating back to 2000 and won 3-0 when they recently met in the final of the Algarve Cup in March 2018. ..

"They are organized and may look a bit different (tactically) from what I see and what we face on a regular basis. Hmm, "said Priestman. "They have technicians, but no direct problems."

Canada is ranked 6th in FIFA's latest women's rankings. South Korea is in 18th place.

Canada:

Goalkeeper: Sabrina D'Angelo (Vitzje GIK, Sweden); Lysianne Proulx (unconnected); Keren Sheridan (San Diego Wave FC, USA).

Defense: Kadyshab Cannan (Chelsea FC, England); Alisha Chapman (Houston Dash, USA); Vanessa Gilles (Angel City FC, USA); Ashley Lawrence (Paris Saint-Germain, France); Jade Riviere (AFC Anorber, USA); Bianca St-George (Chicago Red Stars, USA); Sherina Zadorski (Tottenham Hotspur, England).

Midfield: Zoe Burns (US, South California University); Jessie Fleming (Chelsea); Julia Grosso (Italy, Juventus FC); Quinn (US, OL Reign); Sophie Schmidt (Houston); Digi Racecot (Cansas City Current, USA);

Forward: Janin Becky (Portland Thorns FC, USA); Jordyn Huitema (Paris Saint-Germain); Chloe Lacus (SL Benfica, Portugal); Adriana Leon (Westham United, England); Nichelle Prince (Houston); Dian Rose (Reading FC, England); Christine Sinclair (Portland).

This report by Canadian Press was first published on June 24, 2022.