USA downs Canada 3-1 for Third Place
Women's World Cup Updates: 10/11
Saturday, October 11, 2003
W-League alumni accounted for three of the four goals on the day as the US claimed Third Place for the tournament with a 3-1 victory over the surprising Canadians, who advanced to the World Cup semifinals for the first time. 
Canada, USA to meet for Third
Women's World Cup Updates: 10/5
Sunday, October 5, 2003
The North American teams will meet for Third Place Saturday when the United States and tournament surprise Canada square off in the consolation match. Meanwhile, the two European nations of Germany and Sweden will play for the championship courtesy of 3-0 and 2-1 wins, respectively, over the US and Canada.
Lenarduzzi discusses Canada's World Cup success
Q & A with Whitecaps' Bob Lenarduzzi
Sunday, October 5, 2003
Canada has seen a great rise in the women's game with its historic victory over China in the 2003 Women's World Cup Quarterfinals Thursday night. USLsoccer.com discussed the nation's development and the roles the W-League and WUSA have played with Bob Lenarduzzi, one of Canada's leading figures in the sport.
W-League Plays Key Role in Canadian Success Story
24 W-League alumni on Canada, USA rosters
Friday, October 3, 2003
Canada has come a long way in the four years since the 1999 Women's World Cup, where they went winless for the second time. In those four years, a lot has changed in the Canadian soccer world due, in large part, to the addition of three W-League franchises in Toronto, Ottawa and Vancouver.
Canada registers historic win
Women's World Cup Updates: 10/2
Thursday, October 2, 2003
Canada registered the biggest upset of the tournament with perhaps the nation's most historic victory in men's or women's international soccer by downing the 1999 Women's World Cup runners-up and a 2003 tournament favorite China, 1-0, Thursday night in their quarterfinal match at PGE Park in Portland, Oregon. USL Hall of Famer Charmaine Hooper's seventh minute tally stood up for the win.
Women's World Cup Updates: 10/1
US, Sweden advance to semifinals
Wednesday, October 1, 2003
The United States advanced to the semifinals with a 1-0 victory over rival Norway at Foxboro Stadium courtesy tally by former Rochester Raven Abby Wambach. Fellow Group A member Sweden advanced with a 2-1 victory over Brazil.
Women's World Cup Updates: Group Stage
Fury's Swiatek among top goalkeepers
Monday, September 29, 2003
Of the 42 current and former W-League players on Women's World Cup rosters, 35 saw action during group play over the past two weeks. Only three of the current 17 W-League players in the tournament have not yet seen action.
One of the key stories of the tournament has been the play of Ottawa Fury goalkeeper Taryn Swiatek for Canada. Replacing the injured Karina LeBlanc, the 22-year old stopper has led the Canucks to the team's first-ever Women's World Cup victories, downing Argentina and Japan to advance to the Quarterfinals for the first time. She has made six saves in the two wins and is tied for second in the tournament in goals-against average at 0.50 with China's Yan Zhao.
Women's World Cup Updates: 9/28
US wins, advances to Quarterfinals
Sunday, September 28, 2003
The United States advanced to the Quarterfinals with a goal from former Rochester Ravens player Abby Wambach in a 3-0 win over North Korea and former Northern Virginia Majestics players Alberta Sackey and Adjoa Bayor led Ghana to a surprising 2-1 win over Australia.
Women's World Cup Updates: 9/27
Canada downs Japan 3-1, advances to Quarterfinals
Saturday, September 27
Canada rallied to down Japan for their second-ever World Cup victory, advancing them to the Quarterfinals for the first time. Three W-Leaguers played a roll offensively in the match as Homare Sawa gave Japan the early lead and Christine Sinclair and Kara Lang scored for Canada. Also advancing to the quarters were Germany from Canada's Group C and Brazil and Norway in Group B.
Women's World Cup Updates: 9/25
USA wins, Australia stuns China with draw
Thursday, September 25, 2003
Former W-League players Abby Wambach and Julie Foudy scored as the US rolled over Nigeria, 5-0, and former Memphis Mercury player Cheryl Salisbury led the Australian defense to a surprising 1-1 draw against China to keep their hopes of advancing to the Quarterfinals alive.
Women's World Cup Updates: 9/24
Canada picks up important win
Wednesday, September 24, 2003
Canada, which has the most W-League alumni in the Women’s World Cup at 16, picked up a win in their second match to keep their hopes of advancing to the Quarterfinals alive. USL Hall of Famer Charmaine Hooper scored in the 3-0 win over Argentina.
Women's World Cup Updates: 9/21
US, Brazil, Russia, China win openers on day two
Sunday, September 21, 2003
W-League alumni Kristine Lilly helped lead the US to a 3-1 win over Sweden with a goal and former W-1 Rookie of the Year Kelly Golebiowski scored for Australia in a 2-1 loss to Russia in today's action. Northern Virginia Majestics defender Elizabeth Baidu helped Ghana hold heavily-favored China to a narrow 1-0 win in Los Angeles.
Women's World Cup Updates: 9/20
Norway, North Korea, Germany, Japan win openers
Two former W-League players accounted for three goals and an assist on opening day of the 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup. Homare Sawa led Japan to a 6-0 win over Argentina with two goals and an assist while Christine Sinclair scored the lone goal in Canada's 4-1 loss to Germany. Norway picked up a 2-0 win over France and Mercy Akide's Nigeria side were blanked 3-0 by North Korea.
Consolante added to Canada's roster
Ottawa defender brings W-League alumni total to 42
Thursday, September 18, 2003
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.
W-League’s best to play in 2003 FIFA Women’s World Cup
41 current and former W-League players in the tournament
Tuesday, September 16, 2003
Nearing its 10th season of play in 2004, the W-League will see many of its top players taking to the field in the upcoming FIFA Women's World Cup. Forty current and former W-League players hailing from seven nations will represent 18 W-League teams.
15 W-League players on Canada's Women's World Cup roster
Tuesday, September 9, 2003
Fifteen of the 20-player Canadian Women's National Team roster announced yesterday for the 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup are current or former W-League players.
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