Cyle Larin, Vanessa Gilles named Canada Soccer's players of the month
Forward Cyle Larin and defender Vanessa Gilles have been named Canada Soccer's players of the month for March.
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Emma Hayes ‘relieved and exhausted’ after ‘ugliest’ Chelsea performance in win over Lyon in Champions League
Chelsea boss Emma Hayes has heaped praise on her side after they secured their spot in the last four of the Champions League after a dramatic win over eight-time winners Lyon at Stamford Bridge. It was her side’s most character building but also ugliest performance, said Hayes, and it had left her relieved and exhausted. Ad Hayes’ side went into the second leg with a slender advantage following Guro Reiten’s first-leg strike at the Groupama Stadium, but goals from Vanessa Gilles in normal time and Sara Dabritz in extra time had seemingly seen Sonia Bompastor’s side through.
Chelsea edge past Lyon on penalties to reach Champions League semi-final
Chelsea 1-2 Lyon (Chelsea win 4-3 on penalties)
Chelsea 1-2 Lyon: Drama at the Bridge as Blues advance to Women’s Champions League semi-finals with shootout win
Chelsea are through to the semi-finals of the Women’s Champions League following a dramatic penalty shoot-out victory over eight-time winners Lyon at Stamford Bridge. The Blues held a narrow advantage from the first leg thanks to Guro Reiten's brilliant curling finish but Vanessa Gilles restored parity in the 77th minute and substitute Sara Dabritz thought she had won it for the French side in extra time.
TSN adds live coverage of NWSL games throughout the season
TSN announced today the acquisition of broadcast rights in Canada to the National Women's Soccer League, including the 2023 NWSL Championship, further expanding the extensive roster of iconic championship events that live on TSN.
Wednesday is a big day for the Canadian women's soccer and hockey teams
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Canada's women's soccer team bounces back with win over Brazil at SheBelieves Cup
Canada, rebounding from a flat performance in a loss to the United States, defeated Brazil 2-0 Sunday at the SheBelieves Cup in Nashville.
United States vs. Canada - Football Match Report - February 16, 2023 - ESPN
A pair of first-half goals by Mallory Swanson gave the United States women a 2-0 opening match win over Canada on Thursday night in the SheBelieves Cup in Orlando, Florida.