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To the strains of ‘Hail the Conquering Hero’s Come!’ the team emerged from the train at Galt, led by Captain John Gourlay, for a torch lit procession to the Opera House and a rousing programme of congratulations and presentations. Following [...]

At the time, soccer was a non-official event. Medals were not awarded. The IOC did so later and upgraded the game to an official event.

Three Canadian teams were ready to compete at the 1904 Summer Olympics.

Pellerud’s influence was the catalyst for the team evolving from a rambling amateur program to a smoothly operating professional group.

Canada has been eliminated in the quarter-final stage of the 2008 Women’s Olympic Football Tournament.

Swedish striker Lotta Schelin scored two goals as Canada fell 1:2 to in its final group match at the 2008 Women’s Olympic Football Tournament.

We tied China 1-1 last night in front of a startling crowd of 52,600 people at the Tianjin Olympic Stadium.

What a game. In front of 52 800 screaming and chanting Chinese fans—and pockets of Canadian supporters,consisting mostly of our family and friends—we tied China in a game we probably should have won.

We are back in Beijing, and back in the Athletes’ village. There is a huge line up for the internet here in the village, and I am already missing the peace and quiet of our hotel in Tianjin.

Canada remains undefeated as WNT ties China 1:1 at the Tianjin Olympic Sports Center Stadium.