3 things to look for from Canada in home series vs. Mexico
Forward Evelyne Viens has a chance to show coach Bev Priestman that she can be more than just a "super sub" for Canada.
It's getting down to the wire for Canadian women's team coach Bev Priestman.
Priestman has until July 3 to name her 18-player roster and her four alternates for this summer's Paris Olympics where Canada will be looking to repeat as gold medal champions.
But before that, Canada will meet Mexico on June 1 in Montreal and June 4 in Toronto in a pair of tune-up friendlies. These games will not only be Canada's last on home soil before leaving for France, but also the last one before Priestman names her Olympic squad.
Canada is No. 9 in the current FIFA world rankings, 22 spots above Mexico. Te Canadians are is 22-2-3 all-time against the Mexicans but are winless in their last two meetings (0-1-1).
Here are three important storylines to watch for from Canada in its two-match series against Mexico.