{ "title": "Media Conference Scheduled For Ottawa", "modified_at": "2026-05-05 18:59:48", "published_at": "2003-05-15 11:00:00", "url": "https://news.canadasoccer.com/media-conference-scheduled-for-ottawa", "short_url": "http://prez.ly/EWFd", "culture": "en", "language": "EN", "subtitle": "Ottawa, Ontario \u0096 The Canadian Soccer Association will hold a media conference on Tuesday, May 20th, at 1:30 p.m. in the Assembly Hall at the Ottawa Civic Centre to officially launch the upcoming woman\u2019s international friendly against England on Thursday, May 22nd at Frank Clair Stadium. CSA Chief O\u2026", "slug": "media-conference-scheduled-for-ottawa", "body": "

Ottawa, Ontario \u0096 The Canadian Soccer Association will hold a media conference on Tuesday, May 20th, at 1:30 p.m. in the Assembly Hall at the Ottawa Civic Centre to officially launch the upcoming woman’s international friendly against England on Thursday, May 22nd at Frank Clair Stadium.
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\u200bCSA Chief Operating Officer, Kevan Pipe will be accompanied by Canadian head coach Even Pellerud, assistant coach Ian Bridge, and local players Charmaine Hooper (Nepean) and Kristina Kiss (Kanata).
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\u200bEngland will also attend the event represented by head coach Hope Powell and team captain Karen Walker \u0096 England’s all-time top goal scorer.
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\u200bFollowing the Tuesday media conference, players from the Canadian Women’s World Cup Team and the Ottawa Fury SC will hold a clinic for 50 local players from 2:30-4:00 p.m. at University of Ottawa.
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\u200bOn Wednesday, May 21st Canadian team players will visit various schools and clubs throughout the Ottawa area from 3:00 – 3:45 p.m.
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\u200bCanadian players will also attend an open autograph session on Wednesday from 6:30-7:00 p.m. in the Assembly Hall at the Ottawa Civic Centre.
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\u200bFollowing the autograph session, the Canadian team will hold an open practice until 8:30 pm.
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\u200bLocal coaches are invited to an informal meet and greet session hosted by assistant coach Ian Bridge in the Assembly Hall following the Canadian practice. Bridge will be available to answer questions on his experiences coaching at the national level. Head coach Even Pellerud may also attend this information session. Spaces are limited for this session, those interested should reserve by Friday, May 16 at 5:00 p.m. by emailing vkowal@attcanada.ca. Please include your name, Club, phone number, and email address.
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\u200bEvents:
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\u200bTuesday, May 20th
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\u200b13:30 \u0096 14:30 Media Conference – Assembly Hall (Civic Centre)
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\u200b14:30 \u0096 16:00 Player Clinic \u0096 University of Ottawa
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\u200bWednesday, May 21st
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\u200b15:00 \u0096 15:45 School/Club visits
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\u200b17:30 – 18:30 England Practice \u0096 Frank Clair
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\u200b18:30 – 19:00 Autograph Session \u0096 Assembly Hall (Civic Centre)
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\u200b19:00 – 20:30 Canada practice \u0096 Frank Clair
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\u200b20:30: – 21:30 Meet & Greet Coaching Session \u0096 Assembly Hall (Civic Centre)
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\u200b(Assembly Hall – Entrance NE corner of Frank Clair Stadium)
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\u200bThursday, May 22nd
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\u200b19:00 \u0096 21:30 \u0096 Canada v England \u0096 Frank Clair Stadium

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