MELBOURNE, Australia : Canadian midfielder Sophie Schmidt was ready to retire over her squad's ongoing labour dispute with their federation, threatening to fly home in the middle of the SheBelieves Cup tournament in the United States in February.Coach Bev Priestman and captain Christine Sinclair convinced
MELBOURNE, Australia : Canadian midfielder Sophie Schmidt was ready to retire over her squad's ongoing labour dispute with their federation, threatening to fly home in the middle of the SheBelieves Cup tournament in the United States in February.
"I'm just embracing every second that I can, trying to bring my best self to this team and push the standards. I think we have a long World Cup run ahead of us. is a big step, but we're up for the challenge and, day by day, I'm embracing every second." They added in a statement from the Canadian Soccer Players Association however that they were disappointed with not having reached a"more complete" deal and that the dispute"isn't over".
"It's important to me to have that legacy bit but it's not just me, there's been so many people and players who have played their role. That's the amazing thing about this programme - the human beings that have come through and impacted people's lives and changed soccer in Canada for the better." The Olympic champions will advance to the knockout round with a win or draw on Monday, and can even advance if Ireland beat Nigeria and the tie-breakers fall the right way.
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Wang keeps China's World Cup dreams alive in Haiti winADELAIDE : Wang Shuang kept China's Women's World Cup campaign alive by converting a penalty in Friday's 1-0 win over Haiti at Hindmarsh Stadium in Adelaide, with the Asian side showing great resolve to claim victory despite being a player short.The Steel Roses, who have three points from two games in Gro
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