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Pride Defender Josée Belanger Called Up to Canadian WNT for Rio Olympics

Published on June 20, 2016 under National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
Orlando Pride News Release


ORLANDO, Fla. - Orlando Pride defender Josée Bélanger has been named to the Canada Women's National Team roster for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, it was announced today. Bélanger will be a part of Canada's 18-player roster, which will open Olympic play against Australia on August 3 (2 p.m .ET) in São Paulo.

This is Bélanger's first call-up to an Olympic roster. The 30-year-old was a part of Canada's FIFA Women's World Cup squad in 2015, which advanced to the quarterfinals, ultimately bowing out to England. Bélanger has seven goals and seven assists in 50 senior international appearances, 40 of which were starts.

Earlier this year, Bélanger had three assists in Olympic qualifying, including two in Canada's 6-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago in Houston, Texas, on February 14.

A native of Quebec, Bélanger has started every match for the Pride this season for a total of 724 minutes.

The Pride return to Camping World Stadium with two matches this week, first hosting the Houston Dash at 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, followed by a 5 p.m. ET match against Portland Thorns FC on Sunday.

Tickets to all Pride home matches can be purchased online at orlando-pride.com or by calling 855-ORL-CITY.

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