Canada's Women's soccer team qualifies for the 2012 olympic games

[Beerfest]

Canada beat Mexico 3-1 in the semi-finals of CONCACAF qualifying tournament

Go Canada Go!


Canada will now play team USA in the Finals.

[Hockey]

I don't follow soccer much at all, but its good to see Canada goin to London. Also didn't know Kara Lang had to retire at such a young age.

[Montana Moe]

Congrats to Team Canada!

Do you think they'll be able to break Team USA's tournament shutout streak?

[GirlySports]

Originally Posted by Hockey

I don't follow soccer much at all, but its good to see Canada goin to London. Also didn't know Kara Lang had to retire at such a young age.

yeah, recurring ACL injuries She's only 25!

We won because of the shoes

https://twitter.com/#!/search/%40kar...com%2Focs0ciuj

[Barnet Flame]

This is great news. Women's soccer has its place in the Olympics - unlike the men's tournament.

[M*A*S*H 4077]

Congrats ladies! Make us proud, hopefully this only helps soccer take off in this country even more!

[Mango]

Sinclair is a special player - such a game changer. It sounds like she's the favorite to be Canada's flag-bearer at the opening ceremonies.

[pylon]

Good for Team Canada.

I typically can't stand soccer, but I did get into that game last night. Those girls have a lot of heart.

[GirlySports]

Originally Posted by pylon

Good for Team Canada.

I typically can't stand soccer, but I did get into that game last night. Those girls have a lot of heart.

It think it's because there's no diving in women's soccer

[transplant99]

Originally Posted by Mango

Sinclair is a special player - such a game changer. It sounds like she's the favorite to be Canada's flag-bearer at the opening ceremonies.

Not a better choice to be had. She embodies everything the Olympics were founded on and supposed to be about....even if the whole thing has gotten away from that these days.

[Resolute 14]

This is such an odd tournament. The final is utterly meaningless, as the prize is won in the semi-finals.

But congrats to the Canadian women!

[GirlySports]

Originally Posted by Resolute 14

This is such an odd tournament. The final is utterly meaningless, as the prize is won in the semi-finals.

But congrats to the Canadian women!

It is but not uncommon. Some events they don't even play the final. Or if 3 teams go then the 3rd place game is the be all end all.

But it's Canada vs USA, might be a fun game with no defense and no nervousness!

[GirlySports]

Canada getting killed so far

[Cecil Terwilliger]

3-0 USA 30 mins in to it.

I know it is a somewhat meaningless game - the Canadians can move up in the rankings if they win - but Cabada has no pace. The US seem so much faster. Rest could be a factor too I guess.

[St. Pats]

Originally Posted by Cecil Terwilliger

3-0 USA 30 mins in to it.

I know it is a somewhat meaningless game - the Canadians can move up in the rankings if they win - but Cabada has no pace. The US seem so much faster. Rest could be a factor too I guess.

After winning such a big game against Mexico I would have been stunned if they could have beat the USA. They could still comeback I suppose but they already accomplished their goal so I think it would be more than a little easy to just not have it this game.

Well done by them though. Nothing but good no matter how the final finishes.

[GirlySports]

The Draw came out today. Canada are drawn against the World Champions Japan.

(All times Mountain)
July 25 10:00am Canada vs Japan - City of Coventry Stadium
July 28 07:45am Canada vs South Africa - City of Coventry Stadium
July 21 07:30am Canada vs Sweden - St. James' Park


GROUP E
GREAT BRITAIN
NEW ZEALAND
CAMEROON
BRAZIL

GROUP F
JAPAN
CANADA
SWEDEN
SOUTH AFRICA

GROUP G
UNITED STATES
FRANCE
COLOMBIA
SOUTH KOREA