{
    "title": "Pellerud Announces Roster For Mexico Series",
    "modified_at": "2026-05-05 18:59:04",
    "published_at": "2003-06-06 11:00:00",
    "url": "https://news.canadasoccer.com/pellerud-announces-roster-for-mexico-series",
    "short_url": "http://prez.ly/uWFd",
    "culture": "en",
    "language": "EN",
    "subtitle": "Ottawa, Ontario \u0096 Canadian Women\u2019s World Cup Team Head Coach Even Pellerud today announced his 19-player roster for the Mexico series which take place on June 12 and 15 in Guasave and Mazatlan, Mexico, respectively. Pellerud will have goalkeeper Karina LeBlanc available for both games but will be wi\u2026",
    "slug": "pellerud-announces-roster-for-mexico-series",
    "body": "<p>Ottawa, Ontario \u0096 Canadian Women&rsquo;s World Cup Team Head Coach Even Pellerud today announced his 19-player roster for the Mexico series which take place on June 12 and 15 in Guasave and Mazatlan, Mexico, respectively.<br>\u200b<br>\u200b<br>\u200b<br>\u200bPellerud will have goalkeeper Karina LeBlanc available for both games but will be without defender Breanna Boyd, who plays with Carolina in the WUSA. Defender Sharolta Nonen (Atlanta) and forwards Charmaine Hooper (Atlanta) and Christine Latham (San Diego) are available for the first game only, due to WUSA commitments on the 15th.<br>\u200b<br>\u200b<br>\u200b<br>\u200bMexico is currently preparing for their World Cup Qualifying playoff against the third place team from Asia for the final Women&rsquo;s World Cup spot.<br>\u200b<br>\u200b<br>\u200b<br>\u200b&ldquo;The Mexican team is back from two international games against Argentina (3-2 win) and Costa Rica (2-0 win), so this team is ready to compete at the highest level,\u0094 said Pellerud. \u0093We still remember the hard fought encounter in the last Gold Cup when our 2-0 win ensured our participation in the World Cup.\u0094<br>\u200b<br>\u200b<br>\u200b<br>\u200b\u0093Because Mexico will host the Olympic Qualifying tournament in February 2004, it is of major importance for us to be the guest team, thus giving the players another view into another culture. Few of our players have ever played and stayed in this country and this will add to their international experience.\u0094<br>\u200b<br>\u200bGames<br>\u200b<br>\u200bMexico vs. CanadatJune 12ttGuasave, Mexico t7:00 p.m. (local)<br>\u200b<br>\u200bMexico vs CanadatJune 14ttMazatlan, Mexicot5:00 p.m. (local)<br>\u200b<br>\u200bCanadian Women&rsquo;s World Cup Team Roster (Mexico Series)<br>\u200b<br>\u200b<br>\u200b<br>\u200bNametPos.tHometowntD.O.B.tCaps G/S*tClub/School<br>\u200b<br>\u200bAmber AllentFtChilliwack, BCt21/10/75t8t2tVancouver Whitecaps<br>\u200b<br>\u200bSasha AndrewstDtEdmonton, ABt14/2/83t9t0tVancouver Whitecaps/Nebraska<br>\u200b<br>\u200bMelanie BoothtDtBurlington, ONt24/8/84t12t0tToronto Inferno/Florida<br>\u200b<br>\u200bCandace ChapmantD/MtToronto, ONt2/4/83t15t1tToronto Inferno/U. of Notre Dame<br>\u200b<br>\u200bRandee HermustMtLangley, BCt14/11/79t38t2tFloya (Norwegian Premier)<br>\u200b<br>\u200bCharmaine HoopertFtOttawa, ONt15/1/68t96t56tAtlanta Beat<br>\u200b<br>\u200bKristina KisstMtOttawa, ONt13/2/81t37t5tFloya (Norwegian Premier)<br>\u200b<br>\u200bKara LangtDtOakville, ONt22/10/86t22t14tVancouver Whitecaps<br>\u200b<br>\u200bChristine Latham tFtCalgary, ABt15/9/81t24t6tSan Diego Spirit<br>\u200b<br>\u200bKarina LeBlanctGKtMaple Ridge, BCt30/3/80t29t9tBoston Breakers<br>\u200b<br>\u200bVeronique MarandatMtSt-Lambert, QCt18/8/86t2t0tFC Select Rive-Sud<br>\u200b<br>\u200bDiana MathesontMtOakville, ONt6/4/84t5t0tToronto Inferno<br>\u200b<br>\u200bErin McLeodtGKtCalgary, ABt26/2/83t8t2tVancouver Whitecaps/SMU<br>\u200b<br>\u200bAndrea Neil tMtVancouver, BCt26/10/71t79t17tVancouver Whitecaps<br>\u200b<br>\u200bSharolta NonentDtVancouver, BCt30/12/77t43t1tAtlanta Beat<br>\u200b<br>\u200bClare RustadtDtSaltspring Isl, BCt27/5/83t20t0tVancouver Whitecaps/Washington<br>\u200b<br>\u200bChristine SinclairtFtBurnaby, BCt12/6/83t45t36tVancouver Whitecaps/U. of Portland<br>\u200b<br>\u200bTaryn SwiatektGKtCalgary, ABt4/2/81t4t1tOttawa Fury<br>\u200b<br>\u200bBrittany TimkotMtCoquitlam, BCt5/9/85t15t0tVancouver Whitecaps<br>\u200b<br>\u200b<br>\u200b<br>\u200b*Goals/Shutouts<br>\u200b<br>\u200b<br>\u200b<br>\u200bStaff:<br>\u200b<br>\u200bEven PellerudtHead Coach<br>\u200b<br>\u200bIan BridgetAssistant Coach<br>\u200b<br>\u200bShel BrodsgaardtGoalkeeper Coach tt<br>\u200b<br>\u200bPaolo BordignontPhysiotherapist<br>\u200b<br>\u200bCathy CampbelltDoctor<br>\u200b<br>\u200bCathy AyoubtManager<br>\u200b<br>\u200bBob BirardatScout<br>\u200b<br>\u200bJames FalestEquipment Manager<br>\u200b</p>",
    "author": {
        "first_name": "Integration",
        "last_name": "Integration"
    },
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