Although the Canadian women's team entered this month's CONCACAF W Championship in Mexico as one of the favourites, questions still lingered about the potency of its attack.
Taking nothing away from Canada's showing at last summer's Olympics, its gold-medal run was achieved on the back of its defensive strength.
The Reds scored multiple goals only once in six games in Tokyo, and all four of their victories were either by one goal or secured via penalty shootouts.
A 0-0 draw against South Korea in an international friendly last month in Toronto, Canada's only tune-up match for this CONCACAF competition, raised more concerns as Christine Sinclair watched the entire game from the bench.
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