Canada’s women’s national team concluded on Tuesday it’s six-day camp, culminating in the Women’s International Friendly against Korea Republic set for Wednesday, October 30 (kickoff at 6 p.m. PT) at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Alberta. Wednesday's match will be broadcast live across Canada on Sportsnet ONE.
This match against Korea Republic is the first time the team has been together since the conclusion of the inaugural National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) season, and head coach John Herdman repeatedly noted its importance both on and off the pitch.
“We’re still bringing the team back after the NWSL and haven’t played as much as the Koreans in the last four five months together, so I think it is good opposition at this stage,” said Herdman. “I think the main thing is just getting us in to this stadium. The game is important but everything we do around the game is evenly important in getting the familiarity as we prepare for Canada 2015.”
The match in Edmonton will be Canada’s first women’s fixture at Commonwealth Stadium since a 2005 friendly against Germany. The contest between Canada and Korea Republic will be a precursor to the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015 as Canada will play the opening match in Edmonton.
Tickets for the match are still available, starting as low as $15 (plus applicable fees), with all ticket prices ranging between $15-$35 (plus applicable fees). Fans can purchase tickets online at ticketmaster.ca, by phone at 1-855-985-5000 or in person at all Ticketmaster outlets.
Of note, the game field for the Canada-Korea Republic match will feature touches of pink in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Canada and Korea Republic will attack goals featuring pink nets and take corner kicks next to pink corner flags. In addition, Canada’s staff and bench players will proudly don official Breast Cancer Awareness pink scarves and tuques, graciously provided by Sport Chek.
The Canadian Soccer Association is proud to lend its support to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and its annual campaign to raise awareness for and to mobilize action on breast cancer.
CANADA
GK- Stephanie Labbé | SWE / KIF Örebro DFF
GK- Karina LeBlanc | USA / Portland Thorns FC
GK- Erin McLeod | USA / Chicago Red Stars
D- Robyn Gayle | USA / Washington Spirit
D- Carmelina Moscato | USA / Seattle Reign FC
D- Marie-Eve Nault | SWE / KIF Örebro DFF
D- Lauren Sesselmann | USA / FC Kansas City
D- Rhian Wilkinson | USA / Boston Breakers
D- Sura Yekka | CAN / Brams United
D- Emily Zurrer | USA / Seattle Reign FC
M- Kaylyn Kyle | USA / Boston Breakers
M- Diana Matheson | USA / Washington Spirit
M- Sophie Schmidt | USA / Sky Blue FC
M- Desiree Scott | USA / FC Kansas City
M- Brittany Timko | unattached
F- Mélissa Busque | USA / Seattle University
F- Adriana Leon | USA / Chicago Red Stars
F- Christine Sinclair | USA / Portland Thorns FC
BOLD = WHITECAPS FC WOMEN'S ALUMNI
