{"id":49462,"date":"2024-02-23T20:06:24","date_gmt":"2024-02-24T01:06:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/soccer\/?p=49462"},"modified":"2024-02-23T20:06:24","modified_gmt":"2024-02-24T01:06:24","slug":"cloe-lacasse-shines-for-canwnt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/soccer\/2024\/02\/23\/cloe-lacasse-shines-for-canwnt\/","title":{"rendered":"Clo\u00e9 Lacasse Shines in a Dominant 6-0 Win For the CanWNT"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>ANALYSIS<\/strong> \u2013 Clo\u00e9 Lacasse shines in the 6-0 win over El Salvador in the Concacaf W Gold Cup. This win is important as it puts them closer to advancing to knockout stages of the competition.<\/p>\n<h2>Clo\u00e9 Lacasse Shines in Dominant CanWNT Win<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Full Game Summary:<\/p>\n<p>Clo\u00e9 Lacasse played very well today.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/LaSelectaFemenina?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#LaSelectaFemenina<\/a> did not trouble goalkeeper Sabrina D\u2019Angelo.<\/p>\n<p>Yellow cards are something the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CanWNT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#CanWNT<\/a> could look to reduce for future games.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CANvSLV?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#CANvSLV<\/a> | 6-0 | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WGoldCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#WGoldCup<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Raheem (@bashirra) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bashirra\/status\/1760880488921600496?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">February 23, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Clo\u00e9 Lacasse\u2019s Impact<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Lacasse with the fastest goal of the W Gold Cup so far! \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udde6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/6IMY8kz3dt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/6IMY8kz3dt<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Gold Cup (@GoldCup) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GoldCup\/status\/1760850888652906508?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">February 23, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Lacasse scored the fastest goal in the Concacaf W Gold Cup. It was a fantastic individual play. Yes, El Salvador probably should have done better, but it does not take away that Lacasse can create scoring chances for herself.<\/p>\n<p>She also showed an unselfishness in this game that led to other players scoring. This included Olivia Smith scoring her first-ever goal as well as goals scored by <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GoldCup\/status\/1760857560356192464\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Adriana Leon<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bashirra\/status\/1760856931739033822\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jordyn Huitema<\/a>. She also delivered another ball into the box, but O. Smith was unable to convert it.<\/p>\n<h3>Yellow Cards Need to Be Avoided<\/h3>\n<p>Yellow cards are part of the game, however, it felt that Canada was a bit too reckless, especially to start the game as Shelina Zadorsky, Jordyn Huitema, and Gabrielle Carle all got yellow cards. <a href=\"https:\/\/stconcacafwp001.blob.core.windows.net\/media\/xxbgys0g\/2024-concacaf-w-gold-cup-regulations-eng.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Accumulating yellow cards<\/a> might mean missing out on other important games. It is important to note though that this rule does not apply to the semi-finals and finals of the Concacaf W Gold Cup, which can be seen in the link just above.<\/p>\n<p>That can be a big problem, this is especially true if it means facing a tougher opponent in the group stage and the knockout stage. It would be a shame if a player is unable to represent Canada because of yellow card accumulation, which might affect how Beverly Priestman approaches the game against Paraguay.<\/p>\n<h3>El Salvador Did Not Challenge Sabrina D\u2019Angelo<\/h3>\n<p>El Salvador, as expected, hardly got any scoring chances. The few they had included:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Brenda Ceren had two shots on goal, with the first one being the most threatening.<\/li>\n<li>Samantha Fisher had the other shot on target.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, these shots would go straight to Canadian goalkeeper, Sabrina D\u2019Angelo. The only time it looked like they could score was Ceren\u2019s first shot on goal, but she was unable to get a good strike to trouble D\u2019Angelo.<\/p>\n<p>The Canadian defence got better as the game went along as they became sharper and more aware of danger against El Salvador. Yes, the difference in class was evident in Thursday\u2019s game, but you can only play the teams that are in front of you and Canada did just that.<\/p>\n<h3>Other Factors<\/h3>\n<p><strong>READ MORE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/soccer\/2024\/02\/08\/canwnt-concacaf-w-gold-cup-roster\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">The CanWNT Concacaf W Gold Cup Roster Revealed<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The CanWNT had 13 shots on goal. There were many players with big games. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bashirra\/status\/1760869601846394990\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Leon for example scored two goals<\/a>. The one on everyone\u2019s mind though is probably O. Smith. It looked like from the start, she wanted to either score or create scoring opportunities for her teammates. She did that in helping <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bashirra\/status\/1760870960188592130\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kadeisha Buchanan<\/a> scoring a goal as well as scoring her first-ever goal for the national team late in the game.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Bev Priestman said she doesn&#39;t know yet about the severity or exact nature of Nichelle Prince&#39;s injury that saw her leave the match<\/p>\n<p>&quot;Obviously it seemed to be her calf that pulled up. But haven\u2019t had a medical update yet. I\u2019m hoping it\u2019s not too serious and more precautionary.&quot;<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Meaghen Johnson (@MeaghenJohnson) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MeaghenJohnson\/status\/1760883939663544797?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">February 23, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The unfortunate factor though is that Nichelle Prince got injured in the first half and was replaced by Deanne Rose. Hopefully it is nothing too serious and wish her a fast and speedy recovery with the national team.<\/p>\n<h3>Jessie Fleming Captains Canada<\/h3>\n<p><strong>READ MORE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/soccer\/2024\/02\/22\/canwnt-predicted-lineup-el-salvador\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">CanWNT Predicted Lineup Against El Salvador to Start Competition<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Fleming was named Canada\u2019s captain before the start of this game. This is what Beverly Priestman had to say about it (source: Canada Soccer):<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen choosing the captain of this team, we felt it was important to choose someone who embodied the values of this team,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/canadasoccer.com\/news\/jessie-fleming-named-canada-captain-ahead-of-the-concacaf-w-gold-cup\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">said Beverly Priestman<\/a>, Canada Soccer\u2019s Women\u2019s National Team Head Coach. \u201cWe have a team that is incredibly hard working, has high standards, humility and respect and we wanted a captain that could really lead this team across those values. Jessie doesn\u2019t need to change, she leads by example, she\u2019s humble and she\u2019s a big team player which is exactly what this team needs.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ MORE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/soccer\/2022\/01\/06\/2021-canwnt-year-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">The 2021 CanWNT Year Review \u2013 The Best Year Ever<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Thursday was Fleming\u2019s first-ever game as captain. It will hopefully be the firsts of many more as she looks to take this team to another level. Fleming has been an instrumental part of this national team, as she played a critical part with Canada winning Gold in Tokyo 2020.<\/p>\n<h3>Games Coming Up for Both Teams<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">86\u2019 Olivia Smith\u2019s goal was originally called offside but was overturned as she scored her first-ever goal for the national team! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/OneSoccer?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#OneSoccer<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CANvSLV?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#CANvSLV<\/a> | 6-0 | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WGoldCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#WGoldCup<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/IbN54YZlX4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/IbN54YZlX4<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Raheem (@bashirra) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bashirra\/status\/1760877855154606330?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">February 23, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>READ MORE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/soccer\/2024\/02\/19\/canwnt-gets-ready-w-gold-cup\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">CanWNT Gets Ready to Play in Inaugural Concacaf W Gold Cup<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is what Beverly Priestman said with the win against El Salvador (source: The Canadian Press):<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;For me, you walk off frustrated and you actually need to enjoy winning more,&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/soccer\/canada-opens-concacaf-w-gold-cup-play-with-lopsided-win-over-el-salvador-1.2079903?tsn-amp\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Canada coach Bev Priestman said with a wry smile<\/a>. &#8220;Because I think we have another level in us and I need to be patient with that in terms of growing though the tournament \u2014 late arrivals and just getting some rhythm and things,&#8221; Priestman said. &#8220;But to get a clean sheet and have goals come across many scorers \u2014 I think five \u2014 we&#8217;ve got to be happy.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>In the other game of Group C, Costa Rica lost to Paraguay 1-0 thanks to a goal scored by Lice Chamarro. All four teams meet each other on Sunday. El Salvador and Costa Rica will both look to bounce back as they face each other at 8:00 PM ET.<\/p>\n<p>This is while Canada will face Paraguay at 5:00 PM ET as both teams look to remain undefeated in the competition. The games will be shown live on OneSoccer as well as FuboTV Inc. and Telus. All games of the group stage will be shown live in Houston at Shell Energy Stadium.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Photo Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports, of a Clo\u00e9 Lacasse Headshot and a Danielle Fuentes Headshot, on February 22, 2024.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ANALYSIS \u2013 Clo\u00e9 Lacasse shines in the 6-0 win over El Salvador in the Concacaf W Gold Cup. This win is important as it puts them closer to advancing to knockout stages of the competition. Clo\u00e9 Lacasse Shines in Dominant CanWNT Win Full Game Summary: Clo\u00e9 Lacasse played very well today.#LaSelectaFemenina did not trouble goalkeeper [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3104,"featured_media":49493,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3343,3372,27],"tags":[3359,4768,27666,1012,3360,1469,3043,27703,361,5628],"class_list":["post-49462","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-canada-wnt","category-concacaf","category-fifa-tournament","tag-adriana-leon","tag-beverly-priestman","tag-concacaf-w-gold-cup","tag-el-salvador","tag-jessie-fleming","tag-jordyn-huitema","tag-kadeisha-buchanan","tag-olivia-smith","tag-sabrina-dangelo","tag-shell-energy-stadium"],"modified_by":"Raheem Bashir, Site Manager","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/soccer\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49462","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/soccer\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/soccer\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/soccer\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3104"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/soccer\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=49462"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/soccer\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49462\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/soccer\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/49493"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/soccer\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=49462"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/soccer\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=49462"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/soccer\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=49462"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}