Canada Names 14-Player Roster For Futsal World Cup Debut
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Canada named a 14-player roster Thursday for the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup in Pasig City, Philippines, scheduled Nov. 21–Dec. 7. Coach Alexandre Da Rocha selected goalkeeper Léa Palacio and forward Esther Brossard among 12 returnees after Canada won the CONCACAF W Futsal Championship in Guatemala in May. Canada drew Group B with Spain, Thailand and Colombia; Spain is three-time UEFA champion. Palacio earned CONCACAF Best Goalkeeper and Brossard Best Player with eight goals. The team aims to compete in the 16-team tournament. Officials released roster via federation statement on Friday. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. March: Colombia finished third at the CONMEBOL Championship.
- 2. May: Thailand finished runner-up at the AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup.
- 3. May (earlier): Canada defeated Mexico on penalties to reach the CONCACAF final.
- 4. May 4: Canada beat Panama 8-2 to win the CONCACAF W Futsal Championship and qualify for the World Cup.
- 5. Mid-November: Canada announced a 14-player roster led by Léa Palacio and Esther Brossard ahead of the Nov. 21 tournament.
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