Canada boss expects 'horrible' challenge & huge Irish support
Canada boss Bev Priestman is braced for a partisan crowd and a "horrible" Republic of Ireland team ahead of their World Cup showdown in Perth on Wednesday.
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Canada get Jessie Fleming fitness boost ahead of Ireland clash
Canada look likely to receive a major boost for their crucial World Cup clash against the Republic of Ireland after key midfielder Jessie Fleming returned to training on Monday.
Vera Pauw confident on Louise Quinn as Canada preparations ramp up
Vera Pauw says that Louise Quinn arriving in Perth in a boot was precautionary and that she expects the talismanic defender to be fit to face Canada on Wednesday.
We can forgive Sinclair for penalty miss - Canada coach
MELBOURNE : Canada coach Bev Priestman was deflated by a potentially costly 0-0 draw with Nigeria in their Women's World Cup opener on Friday but refused to point the finger at Christine Sinclair after the captain failed to score a second-half penalty.
World Cup 2023: What to expect on Day 2
Friday sees the other opening fixture in Ireland's group with Nigeria taking on Canada; elswhere the Philippines face Switzerland and Spain are up against Costa Rica.
Canadian women relaxed ahead of World Cup opener but still face some injury issues
Canada looked relaxed at training Wednesday ahead of its FIFA Women's World Cup opener against Nigeria, although several players appeared to be working at their own pace.
Junge Pedersen leads 44 Women's World Cup players in climate campaign
MANCHESTER, England : Denmark midfielder Sofie Junge Pedersen has spearheaded a campaign involving 44 World Cup-bound players to mitigate the environmental impact of flights to Australia and New Zealand for the upcoming tournament.
Joy Drop: Gearing up for Women's World Cup
Hi, friends! I have some exciting news: I leave for Australia to cover the Women's World Cup next week, so this will be the last Joy Drop until after the tournament.