Key players withdraw from Canada’s squad ahead of Argentina friendlies.
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Evelyne Viens, Clarissa Larisey and Olivia Smith withdraw from Canada’s squad for the Argentina friendlies due to club injuries, leading to roster changes and renewed caution after the Alphonso Davies controversy.
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Three Players Withdraw from Canada Squad for Argentina Friendlies
Canada’s women’s national team will be without Olivia Smith, Evelyne Viens, and Clarissa Larisey for their upcoming friendlies against Argentina. The three attackers were part of Casey Stoney’s 23-player squad but have withdrawn due to injuries.
Their absences raise questions about whether Stoney is taking extra precautions after recent controversy surrounding Alphonso Davies. Davies’ agent, Nedal Huoseh, criticized Canada Soccer for playing him in the Concacaf Nations League third-place match against the U.S., despite an injury sustained in the semifinal against Mexico. There are even rumors that Bayern Munich is considering action against Canada Soccer. However, Canada Soccer defended its decision, stating that its medical and technical staff followed professional protocols and deemed Davies fit to play.
For the CanWNT, the injured players will now remain with their clubs instead of traveling to British Columbia. In their place, Canada Soccer has called up two NCAA standouts and a player from the new Northern Super League.
Kayla Briggs (Michigan State University) and Holly Ward (Vancouver Rise FC) have received their first senior national team call-ups. Ella Ottey (University of Wisconsin-Madison) will also join as a training player.
The squad will now prepare for the matches with these new additions. The game is scheduled for April 4 at BC Place. Tickets available
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Tres Bajas en Canadá para los Amistosos contra Argentina
La selección femenina de Canadá no contará con Olivia Smith, Evelyne Viens y Clarissa Larisey en los amistosos frente a Argentina. Las tres delanteras estaban en la lista de 23 jugadoras de Casey Stoney, pero quedaron fuera por lesión.
Sus ausencias generan dudas sobre si Stoney está tomando precauciones extra tras la reciente polémica con Alphonso Davies. Su agente, Nedal Huoseh, criticó a Canada Soccer por hacerlo jugar en el partido por el tercer puesto de la Nations League contra EE.UU., a pesar de haberse lesionado en la semifinal ante México. Incluso circulan rumores de que el Bayern Múnich podría tomar medidas contra la federación canadiense. Sin embargo, Canada Soccer se defendió asegurando que su equipo médico y técnico actuó de manera profesional y consideró que Davies estaba en condiciones de jugar.
En el caso del equipo femenino, las jugadoras lesionadas permanecerán con sus clubes en lugar de viajar a Columbia Británica. Para reemplazarlas, Canada Soccer convocó a dos promesas de la NCAA y a un fichaje reciente de la Northern Super League.
Kayla Briggs (Michigan State University) y Holly Ward (Vancouver Rise FC) recibieron su primer llamado a la selección mayor. Además, Ella Ottey (University of Wisconsin-Madison) se unirá al grupo como jugadora de entrenamiento.
El equipo ya se prepara para los amistosos con estas nuevas incorporaciones. El partido está programado para el 4 de abril en BC Place.