loyola Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Women’s National Team Sunday, February 24, 2008 Canadian women to play in five matches in early March Canadian women to play in five matches in early March Canada's women's national team announced today its preparatory match schedule for early March. The Canadian team will leave for Europe in late February and take part in four games in Cyprus (5-12 March), three of which will be part of the 2008 Cyprus Cup. Canada will then play France in the Meaux suburb of Paris on 14 March before returning to Canada. "Following some six weeks of intensive training at our residency program in Vancouver, the team is very much looking forward to this exciting new tournament in Cyprus," says coach Even Pellerud. "The timing for this international event could not have been better! The level of opposition is also a very good fit for us - with all teams ranked close to ourselves." Canada will face Russia on 5 March, Japan on 7 March, Scotland on 10 March and an opponent yet to be named on 12 March. The Scotland match is a friendly and not part of the Cyprus Cup competition. The 2008 Cyprus Cup is a six-team tournament (three teams in each group), so their opponent for the final game on 12 March will depend on the outcomes of the other games. "We are in a comfortable place right now in terms of fitness and injury status. All the 24 players going into this tournament are cleared to play." On their way back from the Cyprus Cup, Canada will face top-10 ranked nation France (ranked seventh in the December FIFA/Coca-Cola World Rankings). Canada has a record of three wins, one draw and one loss against France - all played in Europe. That compares to records of 0-0-1 against Russia, 2-3-3 against Japan, and 1-0-0 against Scotland. "The additional friendly against France is another opportunity to test our team's performance level just some few weeks prior to the Olympic Qualifier in April." The top-two teams in the six-team CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualification Tournament will qualify for the Beijing Olympics. The CONCACAF tournament runs 2-13 April at the Estadio Olímpico Benito Juarez in Ciudad Juarez. The match dates and group opponents have yet to be announced. Canada’s senior women’s team, whose title sponsor is Winners, is currently training full time in Vancouver, BC. In 2007, the Canadian women’s program reached an all-time high in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Rankings - ninth best in the world. The team is the second-highest ranked CONCACAF team behind the United States. Canada is looking to qualify for the Olympic Women’s Football Tournament for the first time in association history. Starting this week, Canadian fans and clubs (from all walks of sport and life) are encouraged to send their support to the team via mail (Women’s national team, 580-375 Water Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 5C6), fax (778.330.1396) or email believe@soccercan.ca). Clubs are especially encouraged to mail signed team photos or short video messages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massive Attack Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Why does the CSA hate women? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N-A Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Posted this under the Cyprus Cup topic but thought it should go here aswell. Canada will have to mark Julie Fleeting out of the game V Scotland. She is probably one of the best players in GB Monday 10 March 2008 Canada v Scotland, Kick off 2pm, Alpha Sports Centre http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julie_Fleeting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyola Posted February 24, 2008 Author Share Posted February 24, 2008 quote:Originally posted by Massive Attack Why does the CSA hate women? Yes but without a home game prior to the Olympics qualifications they still have an excuse for not qualifying..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ref Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 quote:Originally posted by Massive Attack Why does the CSA hate women? They don't want to throw good money after bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ref Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 quote:Originally posted by loyola Coach</u>: "We are in a comfortable place right now in terms of fitness and injury status. All the 24 players going into this tournament are cleared to play." So where is your roster moron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terpfan68 Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Is it cheaper to play away than at home? Who pays travel expenses for visiting teams? Maybe it is more cost effective to travel. Anyone know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyola Posted February 25, 2008 Author Share Posted February 25, 2008 On the men's side it's the home team who'll cover the expenses for the visiting team. I would think that for a tournament like this each team will pay their expenses or at least a part of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superfan Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 More hype, soon to be followed by more excuses. Stay tuned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ref Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 I hope someone in Europe will offer Pellerud a job while he is there. And if we are really lucky he will stay there and don't come back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superfan Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Yes Ref, here's to wishing and hoping, but what good team wants him? He has probably already talked to his good friend Greg Ryan about keeping his eye open for a US college slot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Russia, Scotland, Japan and France are actually great prep for Mexico. And even if our 5th game is against the US U20 team, they're not as strong as the batch that beat us in the Pan Am's last year. Cyprus is doing well for itself. They just hosted women's friendlies between England, Norway, and Sweden too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trillium Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 quote:Originally posted by superfan Yes Ref, here's to wishing and hoping, but what good team wants him? He has probably already talked to his good friend Greg Ryan about keeping his eye open for a US college slot. I stand to be corrected but I am not sure Pelerud has the required education to be a coach in the NCAA at a Div One school, he could be employed in the NAIA or in Division III if he can show he has a valid Bachelors degree, but state school normally demands a Masters along with a co-appointment to teach in class. Some of the Junior colleges in Minnesota might be a good spot for him, those with traditionally draw of students from Northern European Stock ... This might be good one : http://ncaamarket.ncaa.org/jobdetail.cfm?job=2821685&keywords=&ref=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishman Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Pellerud has a degree from the Norwegian University of Sports and Physical Education (NUSPE), and was a teacher in Norway. He would easily meet the standards for employment in the NCAA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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