FIFA International Window: CanWNT v Denmark
In the first game of the international window, Canada came from behind to draw 1-1 with Denmark. Olivia Smith scored the equalizer, assisted by Julia Grosso. This match in Montréal also marked Évelyne Viens’ 50th international appearance and Sabrina D’Angelo’s 25th. D’Angelo came on at half-time and earned her 12th clean sheet for Canada.
Canada lost the second match 4-3 to Denmark. Canada’s characteristically strong defence was not at its best, conceding three goals in the first half largely due to individual errors. This happened after Canada got off to a good start; DB Pridham scored her first international goal in the first ten minutes. Kaylee Hunter headed the ball to her; it appeared to touch a Danish defender first, and as of now, she is not credited with the assist. Canada’s second goal came quickly in the second half thanks to a Viens goal from a Smith assist. Smith scored the third goal, assisted by Janine Sonis. On the bright side, the match served as an occasion to celebrate Allysha Chapman, who earned her 100th and final cap for Canada.
Canada
Halifax Tides prevented Montréal Roses from winning the Supporters’ Shield last weekend, coming from behind to draw 2-2. For Montréal, Mimi Alidou played the full match and scored a goal from the penalty spot. AFC Toronto suffered a narrow 1-0 loss to Calgary Wild, who are happy to play spoiler this late in the season. For Toronto, D’Angelo was in net, Hunter played the full match, and Shelina Zadorsky played 61 minutes before being forced off with an injury. Finally, Ottawa Rapid won 5-2 over a struggling Vancouver Rise. Melissa Dagenais was in net, and Pridham scored two goals.
England
The WSL resumed after the international break with a 1-1 draw between Arsenal and Birmingham City. Smith played the full match and scored the equalizer for the Gunners, and Marie Levasseur played the full match for Birmingham City. Chelsea beat Tottenham comfortably 6-2, and Kadiesha Buchanan played the full match.
Simi Awujo entered as a substitute in the 69th minute for Manchester United in a 3-1 win over Charlton. Jayde Riviere was once again unavailable. Manchester City also won, defeating Brighton 3-2. Jade Rose played the full match for City.
In a Women’s League Cup match, Lysianne Proulx was the backup keeper for Ipswich Town as they lost on penalties to Wolverhampton; the score was 2-2 (7:6).
France
Viens played 77 minutes for Paris FC in their 4-0 win over Toulouse, scoring one goal and earning one assist. OL Lyonnes dominated PSG with a 4-0 victory of their own; Ashley Lawrence did not feature for Lyonnes, and Florianne Jourde played the first half for PSG. Finally, Emily Burns was in net for Marseille in a 2-2 draw with Fleury.
Germany
Bayern München won 5-0 over VFB Stuttgart; Vanessa Gilles was unavailable with an injury.
USA
In NCAA, Annabelle Chukwu played 36 minutes for Notre Dame in their 1-0 win over Virginia. In their match against Pitt, Chukwu started for the first time in a while and played 61 total minutes in the Fighting Irish’s 4-1 victory.
In the USL Super League, Jordyn Listro played the full match for Tampa Bay Sun in a 3-0 loss against Carolina Ascent. Listro also played the full match for Tampa Bay in a 2-1 loss to Lexington SC.
In the NWSL, Nichelle Prince entered in the 80th minute for Boston Legacy in their 2-1 win against Racing Louisville. The Washington Spirit then clinched a playoff spot with a 1-0 victory over Gotham; Gabby Carle played the full match, and Élisabeth Tsé was an unused substitute. The Utah Royals struggled against Kansas City Current, losing 2-0; Cloé Lacasse played 86 minutes for the losing side.
San Diego Wave defeated North Carolina Courage by a score of 2-1. For San Diego, Brooklyn Courtnall entered in the 85th minute, and Adriana Leon was unavailable. For North Carolina, Kailen Sheridan was in net against her former team, and Carly Wickenheiser entered in the 85th minute. Then, Denver Summit suffered a tough loss that seriously jeopardized their chances at a play-off spot; they lost 3-2 to Angel City. The Canadian trio in Denver had varied playing time: Sonis played the full match, Emma Regan played 67 minutes, and Megan Reid did not feature. Houston Dash also lost as Orlando Pride defeated them 2-1. Chapman played 79 minutes for the Dash.
The Portland Thorns didn’t improve their playoff chances with a 2-2 draw against Bay FC. Jessie Fleming played the full match for the Thorns, and Sydney Collins exited in the 90th minute for Bay. In the last NWSL match of the weekend, Holly Ward earned a rare start for Seattle Reign, playing 65 minutes in their 3-1 win over Chicago Stars. Neither Jordyn Huitema nor Julia Grosso was available for the Stars.
Player of the Week: Olivia Smith
Goals: 9 (Alidou x 1, Pridham x 3, Smith x 3, Viens x 2)
Assists: 4 (Grosso x 1, Smith x 1, Sonis x 1, Viens x 1)
Clean Sheets: 1 (D’Angelo)
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