BURLINGTON, Canadaz—The Canadian women's national team is back in action on Friday afternoon, taking on Wales in a friendly match.
Missing a few regulars — including Kadeisha Buchanan, Adriana Leon, and Kailen Sheridan — for various reasons, the match (and the one against England on Tuesday) will serve as a chance for Bev Priestman to take an extended look at some of the other players battling for roster spots for the Olympic Games in Tokyo this summer.
“We will use this as an opportunity to continue to build on the progress made in the 2021 SheBelieves Cup, with a greater emphasis on partnerships and chemistry as we move closer to the Olympic Games, given we now have key players available,” said Canada Head Coach Bev Priestman in a press release.