Canada clinched their spot in the 2024 Summer Olympics with a 2-1 win against Jamaica on Tuesday. The Canucks held a two-goal advantage into the Olympic play-in second leg, putting the Reggae Girzs in a difficult position to advance, and they closed out the series with a 4-1 aggregate. Drew Spence scored for Jamaica in the first half, but Cloe Lacasse and Jordyn Huitema secured the result for Canada. The series win means Canada are the fifth team to qualify for the 2024 Olympics and the 2024 Concacaf W Gold Cup
Here’s what to know about Canada as they march toward the 2024 Olympics:
Federation issues don’t change focus
The federation and its senior national team were previously without a labor deal since the previous contract expired in 2021. When the 2023 FIFA World Cup was just months away, the team initiated a strike but ultimately played in protest during the February window at SheBelieves Cup. Ahead of the World Cup, captain Christine Sinclair expressed she was hopeful there would be a deal in place, but an interim deal with Canada Soccer was reached four days into their tournament.
