Canada Women Face Haiti in Friendly Without Key Coach and Players

WINNIPEG, Canada — The Canadian women’s national football team will compete against Haiti in their first international friendly on Saturday, May 31, at Princess Auto Stadium. The match comes with notable absences, including head coach Casey Stoney, who will not participate due to a family matter.

Assistant coach Natalie Henderson is set to lead the Canadian side, tasked with maintaining the team’s strong record against Haiti. Historically, Canada has won all five encounters against the Haitian team. Their most recent match in 2012 ended with a decisive 6-0 victory during the Concacaf Women’s Olympic Qualifiers in Vancouver.

In addition to the absence of Stoney, Canada will miss key players Ashley Lawrence and Nichelle Prince. Lawrence is unavailable for personal reasons, while Prince is out due to injury. These omissions come at a critical time, as the Canadians still aim to secure a win against Haiti.

Saturday’s match will also serve as a significant farewell for veteran midfielder Desiree Scott, who plans to retire from international football following the game. Scott, a long-time player for the national team, will be honored by her hometown crowd.

The kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. local time, with a live stream option available for viewers. There is currently no English language TV broadcast for this match in Canada, but it can be accessed via a streaming platform offering a free trial.