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- video What's ahead for Canada?
- Canadian Soccer Association general secretary Peter Montopoli reflects on Canada's first-round exit at the Women's World Cup and talks about the future of the women's program.
- analysis Panicked return to route 1 doomed Canada at World Cup video
- There has been no shortage of analysis of Canada's capitulation at the Women's World Cup. Former Canadian defender and CBC Sports soccer analyst Clare Rustad has a theory.
- Canadian women eyeing Olympic soccer qualifier
- The Canadian Soccer Association hopes Canada's failed campaign at the Women's World Cup will produce some positives. A post-mortem is planned this month, with an eye to making necessary changes in time for Olympic qualifying.
- blog Canadian exit casts dim light on 1st round
- Great goals, great games, great drama and great disappointments - the first round of the FIFA Women's World Cup provided plenty of highs and lows for fans of the beautiful game.
- Canada finishes last at Women's World Cup video
- Canada will officially finish last at the FIFA Women's World Cup in Germany.
- video Disappointed Canadians leave Germany
- CBC Sports' Brenda Irving reports from Germany, where Team Canada members look back on their World Cup campaign as they prepare to return home.
- #sidelines: Canadian team looks ahead
- Canada's bid at the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup ended in disappointment Tuesday after a 1-0 loss to Nigeria.
- Morace's ambitious training regime all for naught
- Carolina Morace had an ambitious vision when she was hired as the head of coach Canada's women's soccer team, one that would see her players on the podium at both the FIFA Women's World Cup and the 2012 London Olympics.
- Canada exits Women's World Cup with 3 losses video
- Canada closed out its campaign at the FIFA Women's World Cup with a 1-0 loss to Nigeria on Tuesday, the Canadians' third consecutive setback of the tournament.
- blog Fixing Canadian soccer - a call to action
- In the wake of Canada's elimination from the Women's World Cup, CBC Sports commentator Jason de Vos weighs in with his thoughts what must be done to fix Canadian soccer.
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- Soccer Confederation:
- Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF)
- Current FIFA World Ranking:
- 6
- Team Nickname:
- Big Red
- Team colours:
- Red jerseys / black shorts
| Strengths | Weaknesses | Prospects | Coach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada's confidence is sky high after going undefeated (and without conceding a goal) during the World Cup qualifiers… Carolina Morace has transformed the squad into a strong possession and attacking team since taking over the coaching reins… With a solid core of veterans and an exciting crop of youngsters, Canada has solid depth at every position. | The Canadians are perennial under-achievers, having qualified for the knockout stage just once in four previous World Cup appearances… Christine Sinclair means so much, supplying goals and leadership. Canada would be in big trouble if she gets injured or suspended… Canada faces Germany in its opening game. Can they rebound if they lose, as expected, to the hosts? | Canada has high hopes of emulating its success from 2003 when it reached the semifinals and finished fourth overall. Its opening game, against World Cup holders Germany in Berlin, is a daunting task but there is a good chance of advancing as runners-up in Group A. They key game will be against France where a victory is vital to their prospects. A possible quarter-final against Japan or England could lie ahead. | Carolina Morace is masterminding Canada's campaign. The 47 year old Italian, appointed in early 2009, has completely overhauled the Canadian women's program. Everything from diet and training to the style of play has changed since her arrival. As a player Morace was one of the world's great forwards. She was the first player to score a hat trick at the Women's World Cup in 1991. |
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