Canadian Women's Soccer Team Prepares for Olympic Defense

The Canadian women's national soccer team is gearing up for the defense of their Olympic title with a friendly match against Australia in Marbella, Spain. Ranked eighth in the world, the team will face Australia on July 13 and have a closed-door match on July 17 to fine-tune their preparations.

Head coach Bev Priestman emphasized the importance of testing themselves against Australia, a strong team in recent major tournaments. The focus is on building partnerships, blending playing time, and growing as a squad before the Olympics begin on July 25.

Canada and Australia have met five times since 2022, with Canada winning their most recent encounter in December. The team is currently in a preparation camp in Marbella, with European-based players joining first, followed by North American-based players on July 8.

Canada Soccer has announced an 18-player roster for the Paris Olympics, including 13 players from the Tokyo gold-winning team. With a strong Olympic record, Canada aims to continue their success after winning bronze in London 2012, Rio 2016, and gold in Tokyo 2020.

During the Paris Games, Canada will play New Zealand on July 25, France on July 28, and Colombia on July 31 in the group stage. The team is focused on thorough preparation in Marbella before heading to Paris for the upcoming Olympic competition.

The Canadian women's national soccer team is determined to defend their Olympic title in Paris. With a history of success in previous Olympics and a strong roster, the team is focused on fine-tuning their skills and strategies in Marbella before facing their group stage opponents. Fans can expect an exciting and competitive performance from Canada as they aim to continue their Olympic legacy.