Canadians are chasing championships this weekend
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Canada’s Lysianne Proulx earns shutout in NWSL debut as Bay FC wins inaugural game
Asisat Oshoala scored the first goal in Bay FC history as the National Women’s Soccer League expansion team opened the season with a 1-0 win over Angel City on Sunday …
Alphonso Davies exits with injury 14 minutes into return to Bayern Munich lineup
Canadian star Alphonso Davies’s first start since a knee injury lasted just 14 minutes Saturday when he took a boot to the face in Bayern Munich’s 8-1 win over Mainz …
Canada coach Bev Priestman remains positive following CONCACAF W Gold Cup loss
Jessie Fleming did everything but score from the penalty spot in the CONCACAF W Gold Cup semifinal. Sadly the 25-year-old from London, Ont., was not the only one. American goalkeeper …
Canada renews rivalry with U.S. in stiffest W Gold Cup test yet
After facing opponents ranked 50th or worse at the CONCACAF W Gold Cup, Olympic champion Canada renews its rivalry with the second-ranked U.S. on Wednesday in San Diego in the …
Evelyne Viens nets extra-time winner as Canada squeaks past Costa Rica to reach W Gold Cup semis
Canada is through to the CONCACAF W Gold Cup semifinals by the skin of its teeth. Canada needed extra time — and a lifeline from goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan in second-half …
Canada’s Rhian Wilkinson named head coach of Wales women’s soccer team
Former Canadian international Rhian Wilkinson has been named coach of the Wales women’s team. Wilkinson, a Canada Soccer Hall of Famer, won 181 caps for Canada in a distinguished playing …
Toronto FC plays to scoreless draw in Cincinnati in 1st game under head coach Herdman
Toronto FC, showing signs of new life under coach John Herdman, gave supporters something to cheer about in a 0-0 draw with host FC Cincinnati in the teams’ MLS season …
Adriana Leon scores hat trick as Canada blanks Paraguay to remain unbeaten at W Gold Cup
Adriana Leon scored three goals and teenage forward Olivia Smith celebrated her first senior start with a goal to help Canada defeat Paraguay 4-0 on Sunday in Houston and remain …
Canada’s women’s soccer team blows out El Salvador in Gold Cup opener
In its first game in more than two months, Canada showed some rust but also plenty of firepower in a 6-0 win over El Salvador at the inaugural CONCACAF W …