Time, games running out for beleaguered Canadian women ahead of World Cup

17.02.2023 - 19:17 cbc.ca

After coming out flat against the U.S. under the shadow of a bitter labour dispute with Canada Soccer, the Canadian women hope to find their game in Nashville where they play Brazil next at the SheBelieves Cup.

The clock is ticking. Time and games are running out with the World Cup looming in July. Canada was overwhelmed early Thursday night in a 2-0 loss to the top-ranked Americans at Exploria Stadium, with goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan forced to make a save just seconds after a kickoff that followed a show of unity by both teams at the centre circle.

Trailing 1-0 after a seventh-minute goal by Mallory Swanson, the sixth-ranked Canadians regained their composure midway through the first half, only to gift Swanson a second goal in the 34th minute after a defensive gaffe. WATCH | Canada falls to U.S.

at SheBelieves Cup: Off-field distractions are taking their toll. "This isn't fixed overnight so we've got to push through," said Canada coach Bev Priestman. "We've got to use this tournament for what's in front of us.

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