Jamaica/Toronto (with files from Canada Soccer/Daniel Squizzato) – Canada had the chance to shake off a disappointing run at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup by booking their spot at Paris 2024.
Team Canada will get the chance to defend their Olympic gold medal in women’s soccer at Paris 2024.
Canada Soccer full story is here.
In front of an energetic Toronto crowd on Tuesday night, Canada defeated Jamaica 2-1. Combined with a 2-0 win on Friday, Canada wins the two-game series 4-1 on aggregate and has qualified for next summer’s Olympics.
Prior to the match, two players were celebrated for reaching 100 appearances for Canada: Adriana Leon and Janine Beckie (who was on hand, but is still recovering from injury).
Head coach Bev Priestman went with the same starting lineup as she did Friday, with one change. Quinn was a last-minute scratch after having tightness during warmup; Julia Grosso started in their place.
Chilliwack’s Jordyn Huitema, who’d just come on a second-half substitute, headed home to put Canada up 2-1. It was her 17th career goal for Canada, and it sent the crowd into delirium.
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games are July 26 to August 11.
Jordyn plays pro in Seattle with the OL Reign.
