Ian Bridge
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"Ian Christopher Bridge" is a former member of the Canada men's national soccer team and last head coach of the national women's Under-17 national team.

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An energizing, offensive start to the tournament.

A very tough game against a decent Jamaican side that played very well today.

To be fair, we have never really been at our best here despite some of the lop-sided scores. We have had spells of solid team play but have yet to play to our full potential…But we are in the World Championships this summer and I am extremely proud of what the players have accomplished.

They are very well organized . . . not as athletic as the best European team but a strong football country in the women's game.

A great defender. His qualities were his pace and his strength in the air.

I'm proud of how the team played throughout the tournament. I can't be disappointed as we played our best game in the tournament against a very good U.S. team.

Without a doubt, this is the most important tournament in our program. The excitement surrounding a push towards qualifying is always electric but with that comes loads of pressure to make sure we are there in Russia this summer.

They're very strong. They're a confident, skilful athletic team. They've got just about everything you'd want.