Cary, NC (February 22, 2017) – Canada Soccer announced that North Carolina Courage goalkeeper Sabrina D’Angelo is part of the Canadian Women’s National Team roster for the 2017 Algarve Cup in Portugal.
D’Angelo most recently appeared for Canada in the Bronze Medal Celebration Match on February 4 in which Canada defeated Mexico 3-2 in Vancouver.
The Welland, Ontario native made her first appearance for the Canadian Women’s National Team on March 4, 2016 against Belgium in the Algarve Cup in Portugal. D’Angelo was also on Canada’s roster when the team won a bronze medal at the 2016 Summer Olympic games in Rio de Janeiro.
Canada won the 2016 edition of the Algarve Cup, its first appearance at the tournament since 2003, with a 2:1 victory over Brazil in the final match of the women’s international competition. Canada reached the final after winning Group A with six points. Canada went on to face Brazil three more times in 2016, splitting a two-game home series in June before defeating Brazil for the Bronze Medal at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.
The 24th edition of the invitational 2017 Algarve Cup will take place March 1-8. Canada faces Denmark on March 1, Russia on March 3, and hosts Portugal on March 6, with the final match scheduled for March 8.
Twelves nations will participate in the 2017 Algarve Cup with matches to be played on March 1, 3, 6, and 8.
Group 1: Canada, Denmark, Portugal, Russia
Group 2: Iceland, Japan, Norway, Spain
Group 3: Australia, China PR, Netherlands, Sweden
Canada Soccer Women’s National Team Algarve Cup Roster (in alphabetical order):
Lindsay Agnew, age 21, from Kingston, ON/ Washington Spirit (NWSL)
Janine Beckie, age 22, from Highlands Ranch, CO/ Houston Dash (NWSL)
Kadeisha Buchanan, age 21, from Brampton, ON/ FCF Olympique Lyonnais
Gabrielle Carle, age 18, from Lévis, QC/ CS Lévis-Est & Québec Soccer REX
Allysha Chapman, age 28, from Courtice, ON/ Boston Breakers (NWSL)
Sabrina D’Angelo, age 23, from Welland, ON/ North Carolina Courage (NWSL)
Jessie Fleming, age 18, from London, ON/ UCLA (NCAA)
Jordyn Huitema, age 15, from Chilliwack, BC/ Vancouver Whitecaps FC Girls Elite BC Soccer REX
Stephanie Labbé, age 30, from Edmonton, AB/ Washington Spirit (NWSL)
Alex Lamontagne, age 20, from Whitby, ON/ Durham United FC (League1 Ontario)
Ashley Lawrence, age 21, from Caledon, ON/ Paris St-Germain FC
Marie Levasseur, age 19, from Stoneham, QC/ University of Memphis (NCAA)
Nichelle Prince, age 21, from Ajax, ON/ Houston Dash (NWSL)
Deanne Rose, age 17, from Alliston, ON/ Scarborough GS United
Rebecca Quinn, age 21, from Toronto, ON/ Duke University (NCAA)
Sophie Schmidt, age 28, from Abbotsford, BC/ FFC Frankfurt (Bundesliga)
Desiree Scott, age 29, from Winnipeg, MB/ FC Kansas City (NWSL)
Kailen Sheridan, age 21, from Whitby, ON/ Sky Blue FC (NWSL)
Christine Sinclair, age 33, from Burnaby, BC/ Portland Thorns FC (NWSL)
Sarah Stratigakis, age 17, from Woodbridge, ON/ Aurora United FC (League1 Ontario)
Hannah Taylor, age 17, from Edmonds, WA/ Eastside FC
Shelina Zadorsky, age 23, from London, ON/ Washington Spirit (NWSL)
D’Angelo and the North Carolina Courage will host Portland Thorns FC in its inaugural home game at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, NC on Saturday, April 15. For ticket information, please call our box office at 919-459-8144 or go online NCFCtix.com.
About North Carolina Courage
The North Carolina Courage is a professional women’s soccer team that plays in the NWSL (Women’s Division I). NC Courage, the reigning NWSL champion, plays their home games at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, NC. For more information, please visit www.www.nccourage.com or follow them on Twitter and Facebook.
