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Canada has made roster substitutions five days out from its first match at the Paris Olympics.
North Carolina Courage defender Sydney Collins had been working her way back from a broken ankle suffered earlier this year. But in her first match with Canada since her injury, Collins fractured her left leg during a closed-door training match against Nigeria on July 18.
As a result, head coach Bev Priestman has called up defender Gabrielle Carle to Canada’s active roster, and midfielder Desiree Scott has been called up as an alternate.
“Our hearts go out to Sydney during this difficult time,” Priestman said in a statement released by the Canadian Olympic Committee. “She has worked incredibly hard to return in time for Paris 2024. While this is a setback, we know she will come back stronger. She will be with us in spirit every step of the way. With the depth and resilience of our roster, it’s a next-player-up mentality. Gabby and Desiree’s experience will be…
