CARY, N.C. (Feb. 20, 2024) – North Carolina Courage defender Sydney Collins sustained a fractured ankle during this week’s preparation camp with the Canadian Women’s National Team ahead of the CONCACAF W Gold Cup. She is replaced on the Canadian squad by Courage forward Bianca St-Georges.
Collins has returned to North Carolina to begin the rehabilitation process. The Courage will provide updates regarding Collins’ status as they become available. St-Georges joins the Canada side ahead of their group stage opener against El Salvador on Thursday, February 22.
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The North Carolina Courage begin their eighth season of competition in 2024 since beginning play in the National Women’s Soccer League (USSF Division I) in 2017. The Courage were formed after Steve Malik purchased the Western New York Flash and relocated the franchise to Cary, North Carolina, and play their home games at WakeMed Soccer Park. The Courage are the winningest club in NWSL history, claiming seven league trophies as three-time NWSL Shield winners (2017, 2018, 2019), two-time NWSL Champions (2018, 2019), and two-time UKG NWSL Challenge Cup champions (2022, 2023). The Courage also won the 2018 ICC Championship. Follow the Courage on the web at www.nccourage.com and on social media @TheNCCourage
CARY, N.C. (Feb. 20, 2024) – North Carolina Courage forward Bianca St-George will join the Canadian Women’s National Team squad at the inaugural Concacaf W Gold Cup as a replacement for fellow member of the Courage Sydney Collins, who suffered an injury while training with the CANWNT this week, forcing her to withdraw from the competition.
Canada begins play on Thursday, February 22, with a 9:00 p.m. ET kickoff against El Salvador. They’ll also face Paraguay and Costa Rica in the group stage.