{
    "title": "Canada WNT trims roster before Cyprus Women\u2019s Cup",
    "modified_at": "2026-05-05 16:02:09",
    "published_at": "2012-02-28 03:43:00",
    "url": "https://news.canadasoccer.com/canada-wnt-trims-roster-before-cyprus-womens-cup",
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    "subtitle": "Canadian head coach John Herdman has selected 22 players for the 2012 edition of the Cyprus Women\u2019s Cup. The 22 players were selected from a pool of 26 players that took part in the 10-day pre-tournament camp from 17-26 February in Larnaka, Cyprus.",
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    "body": "<p>Canada will compete in the <a href=\"https://canadasoccer.com/canada-to-defend-cyprus-women-s-cup-title-p149419\">fifth edition of the Cyprus Women&rsquo;s Cup</a> from 28 February to 6 March. Canada&rsquo;s fixtures include 28 February against Scotland, 1 March against Italy and 4 March against Netherlands. The classification match will be played on 6 March.</p><p>Of the 22 Canadian players, only two are making their Cyprus Women&rsquo;s Cup debut: fullback Lauren Sesselmann (Stephenville, NL) and forward Chelsea Buckland (North Delta, BC). Both players made their debut with the Canadian team in 2011.</p><p>Captain Christine Sinclair is Canada&rsquo;s scoring leader with 11 goals in 15 Cyprus Cup matches since 2008. Christina Julien ranks second with four goals in seven matches. Sinclair, Karina LeBlanc and Rhian Wilkinson, meanwhile, are the only three Canadian players that have participated in all five editions of the Cyprus Women&rsquo;s Cup (including 2012).</p><p>Nineteen of the 20 players that <a href=\"https://canadasoccer.com/canada-claims-silver-at-concacaf-women-s-olympic-qualifying-p149039\">won a silver medal at the recent 2012 CONCACAF Women&rsquo;s Olympic Qualifying</a> tournament have been included in the 2012 Cyprus Women&rsquo;s Cup roster. Additions to the Canadian roster are goalkeeper Stephanie Labb&eacute;, centreback Emily Zurrer and fullback Bryanna McCarthy.</p><p><strong>CANADA</strong><br>\u200bGK- Stephanie Labb&eacute; | SWE / Pite&aring; IF<br>\u200bGK- Karina LeBlanc | Unattached / sans club<br>\u200bGK- Erin McLeod | SWE / Dalsj&ouml;fors G.o.I.F.<br>\u200bCB- Candace Chapman | Unattached / sans club<br>\u200bCB- Carmelina Moscato | SWE / Pite&aring; IF<br>\u200bCB- Shannon Woeller | USA / Rutgers University<br>\u200bCB- Emily Zurrer | SWE / Dalsj&ouml;fors G.o.I.F.<br>\u200bFB- Melanie Booth | CAN / Vancouver Whitecaps FC<br>\u200bFB- Robyn Gayle | CAN / Vancouver Whitecaps FC<br>\u200bFB- Bryanna McCarthy | USA / U. of West Virginia<br>\u200bFB- Lauren Sesselmann | Unattached / sans club<br>\u200bFB- Chelsea Stewart | USA / UCLA<br>\u200bFB- Rhian Wilkinson | NOR / Lillestr&oslash;m SK Kvinner<br>\u200bM- Kaylyn Kyle | CAN / Vancouver Whitecaps FC<br>\u200bM- Kelly Parker | Unattached / sans club<br>\u200bM- Sophie Schmidt | Unattached / sans club<br>\u200bM- Desiree Scott | CAN / Vancouver Whitecaps FC<br>\u200bM- Brittany Timko | Unattached / sans club<br>\u200bF- Chelsea Buckland | USA / Oregon State University<br>\u200bF- Christina Julien | SWE / Jitex BK<br>\u200bF- Christine Sinclair | Unattached / sans club<br>\u200bF- Melissa Tancredi | SWE / Pite&aring; IF</p><p><strong>CANADA A-Z</strong><br>\u200bBooth, Melanie | 1984 | Burlington, ON, CAN | Burlington Youth SC<br>\u200bBuckland, Chelsea | 1990 | North Delta, BC, CAN | Walley SA<br>\u200bChapman, Candace | 1983 | Ajax, ON, CAN | Ajax United<br>\u200bGayle, Robyn | 1985 | Mississauga, ON, CAN | Mississauga Dixie Hearts<br>\u200bJulien, Christina | 1988 | Williamstown, ON, CAN | Williamstown<br>\u200bKyle, Kaylyn | 1988 | Saskatoon, SK, CAN | Silverwood Rangers<br>\u200bLabb&eacute;, Stephanie | 1986 | Stony Plain, AB, CAN | Spruce Grove Saints<br>\u200bLeBlanc, Karina | 1980 | Maple Ridge, BC, CAN | Golden Ears Angels<br>\u200bMcCarthy, Bryanna | 1991 | Ajax, ON, CAN | Ajax Warriors<br>\u200bMcLeod, Erin | 1983 | Edmonton &amp; Calgary, AB, CAN | St. Albert<br>\u200bMoscato, Carmelina | 1984 | Mississauga, ON, CAN | Dixie SC<br>\u200bParker, Kelly | 1981 | Saskatoon, SK, CAN | Saskatoon United SC<br>\u200bSchmidt, Sophie | 1988 | Abbotsford, BC, CAN | Abbotsford<br>\u200bScott, Desiree | 1987 | Winnipeg, MB, CAN | Maples Cougars<br>\u200bSesselmann, Lauren | 1983 | Green Bay, WI, USA | St. Bernard Elementary School<br>\u200bSinclair, Christine | 1983 | Burnaby, BC, CAN | South Burnaby Metro Club Bees<br>\u200bStewart, Chelsea | 1990 | Denver, CO, USA &amp; The Pas, MB, CAN | Real Colorado<br>\u200bTancredi, Melissa | 1981 | Ancaster, ON, CAN | Ancaster<br>\u200bTimko, Brittany | 1985 | Coquitlam, BC, CAN | Coquitlam City Panthers<br>\u200bWilkinson, Rhian | 1982 | Baie d&rsquo;Urf&eacute;, QC, CAN | Lakeshore<br>\u200bWoeller, Shannon | 1990 | Vancouver, BC, CAN | Douglas Park<br>\u200bZurrer, Emily | 1987 | Crofton, BC, CAN | Cowichan Valley</p><hr /><p>More than a place just for lounging in the sun, there&rsquo;s lots of things happening in Cyprus all the year round. From cultural performance with big name stars, sports events to participate in or watch, to informative conferences where you can meet like minds. You&rsquo;ll be surprised at what you can enjoy here. Visit the official website of the <a href=\"http://www.visitcyprus.com/wps/portal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cyprus Tourism Organisation</a> for more details.</p>",
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