Four more URFC players have been called to their respective international teams including Canadian MFs Desiree Scott, and Diana Matheson, MF Gunnhildur “Gunny” Jonsdottir (Iceland) and DF Rachel Corsie (Scotland) all participating in the 2019 Algarve Cup.
Canada
Canada will open the Algarve Cup against Iceland on February 27 at Complexo Desportivo Belavista in Portugal, ahead of the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The Canadian team will then play Scotland on Friday, March 1. Seasoned veterans Scott (136 caps) and Matheson (201 caps), were both members of the 2016 Olympic bronze medalist team and 2010 CONCACAF Champions team.
Iceland
Jonsdottir will see another familiar face in the tournament, as Iceland will face Corsie and the Scottish team on Monday, March 4. Last year, Jonsdottir scored URFC’s historic first goal in just the third minute against the Orlando Pride. Jonsdottir played in the 2018 Algarve Cup and has 59 caps with Iceland, earning the captain’s armband.
Scotland
As previously stated, Corsie and the Scottish team will face Canada first on March 3, then follow up with Iceland on March 4. Scotland also looks to prepare for the 2019 World Cup, as they were placed in Group D of the tournament facing England, Argentina, and Japan. Corsie leads as Scotland's captain and currently has 103 caps to her name.
Utah Royals FC announced that several of the club’s international players will not join the club until the second week of the NWSL preseason, due to commitments “For Club and Country.” URFC also announced United States Women’s National Team DFs Becky Sauerbrunn, Kelley O’Hara, and FW Christen Press have been selected to join the USWNT for the upcoming SheBelieves Cup February 27 – March 6. DF Katie Bowen was also called to New Zealand for the 2019 Cup of Nations tournament held in Australia, February 28 – March 6. All players are expected to arrive in Utah after the conclusion of national team duties.
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