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Canada to host U.S. in Olympic semifinal rematch later this year
TORONTO – Canada will renew its women’s soccer rivalry with the United States later this year in Toronto.
The Americans will visit BMO Field on June 2 as the two teams face each other for the first time since their controversial semifinal at last summer’s London Olympics.
Canadian star Christine Sinclair recorded a hat trick in the 4-3 extra-time loss in August.
After the game she lashed out at the officiating and was later slapped with a four-game suspension by FIFA.
Canada went on to beat France for the bronze.
Coach John Herdman says it will be the biggest game for the team since the Olympics.
“It’s a real coup for us to have USA coming to play on Canadian soil,” he said. “It will be a special occasion.”
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