Canadian Women's Soccer Team Reunites for Celebration Tour after Tokyo Olympics

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The Canadian women's soccer team is coming together for a reunion and a celebration tour, marking 2.5 months since winning gold at the Tokyo Olympics. The team will play friendlies against New Zealand in Ottawa on Saturday and Oct. 27 in Montreal, their first home matches since May 18, 2019. Midfielder Desiree Scott, who plays for Kansas City in the NWSL, expressed her excitement to be back in Canada, emphasizing the importance of wearing the Canada red in front of home fans.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Canadian women's soccer team is reuniting for a "Celebration Tour" ahead of friendlies against New Zealand in Ottawa and Montreal.
  • The tour marks the team's first home matches since May 18, 2019, and their first matches since winning gold at the Tokyo Olympics.
  • Midfielder Desiree Scott, who has 167 caps for Canada, expressed her excitement to be back in Canada and emphasized the importance of wearing the Canada red in front of home fans.
  • The Canadian women are currently ranked sixth in the world, while New Zealand is ranked 23rd.
  • The two countries have a history of matches at the World Cup, with Canada winning 2-0 in their last meeting in 2019.
  • The Canadian women are 8-1-4 all-time against New Zealand, with the lone loss coming in their first meeting in 1987.
  • The team's goal is to build on their Olympic success and continue raising the bar for their program.

Statistics:

  • 2.5 months since winning gold at the Tokyo Olympics
  • 167 caps for Desiree Scott with Canada
  • 61 caps for Deanne Rose with Canada
  • 6th-ranked in the world, Canada
  • 23rd-ranked in the world, New Zealand
  • 8-1-4 all-time record for Canada against New Zealand
  • 2-0 win for Canada in their last meeting against New Zealand in 2019
  • 61 caps for Deanne Rose with Canada

Sources:

  • The Globe and Mail, 2021: "Canadian women's soccer team reunites for celebration tour after Tokyo Olympics"
  • The Globe and Mail, 2021: "Desiree Scott, Canadian soccer player, on winning gold with women's team at Tokyo Olympics"