Thursday, September 18, 2003

 

COLUMBUS, OH -- The Canadian Women’s World Cup Team made a roster change today replacing defender Breanna Boyd with Ottawa Fury defender Linda Consolante. Boyd was deemed medically unfit to play in the tournament as she is still recovering from the effects of a concussion suffered in July in a WUSA game. The CSA has informed the FIFA Medical Committee of the change and are expecting confirmation of the roster move.

Consolante joined the team for the international friendly against Australia on September 14 in Kingston, Ontario and has been with the squad training in Columbus, Ohio. The Montreal native has been capped three times for Canada and plays with the Ottawa Fury of the W-League.

Defender Randee Hermus will stay with the team for the duration of the tournament. Hermus has been sidelined with a stress fracture in her leg but will remain with the squad in the hopes on being fit to play at some point in the competition.

Canada opens the tournament against Germany on Saturday, September 20 at Crew Stadium in Columbus at 5:45 p.m.