I am very excited to welcome the women’s soccer team to the 2012 Canadian Olympic Team. They have earned this wonderful opportunity with stellar play in Vancouver. The payoff will come this summer, when they take the field in London to continue their quest for Olympic success, said Mark Tewksbury.

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Toronto - Jan. 28, 2012 - The Canadian Olympic Committee released the following statements today:

“I am very excited to welcome the women’s soccer team to the 2012 Canadian Olympic Team. They have earned this wonderful opportunity with stellar play in Vancouver. The payoff will come this summer, when they take the field in London to continue their quest for Olympic success.” Mark Tewksbury, Chef de Mission, 2012 Canadian Olympic Team

“These are focused, driven, talented women, who are one step closer to achieving their Olympic Dream. They should be very proud of what they’ve accomplished thus far and I know they have even bigger goals during the tournament at the Olympic Games in London.” Sylvie Bernier, Assistant Chef de Mission, 2012 Canadian Olympic Team

“We are very proud of our outstanding women’s soccer team and are excited to see them take on the world this summer in London. This team ended 2011 on a high note, winning gold at the Pan American Games. They have maintained the momentum and will have the entire country supporting them all the way to the Olympic Games and beyond.” Marcel Aubut, President, Canadian Olympic Committee