June 4, 2024...post game press conference after the Canada vs Mexico game in 'The Summer Send-Off Series'
(recorded by Rocket Robin)

All the audio from the post game press conference and hallway interviews with players from the Canadian team recorded
after the Women's International friendly of Tuesday June 4, 2024 between Canada and Mexico played at BMO Field in Toronto
at 7:30pm.

If I ask the question it's in bold lettering.

Tonight for the first time the players hallway interviews were conducted BEFORE the formal press conferences of each team's head coach.

Mexico head coach Pedro Lopez with translator/assistant coach

post game audio 16 minutes 43 seconds
Questions for Pedro Lopez:
Is a draw in Canada a good result for your team? Were you happy with your performance?
A question in Spanish
(2 minute mark) Canada is going to start a women's league next season, you in Mexico have had a league for less than ten years,
how many players have now crossed over to the national team and how has their play helped the national team?
Was there anything you told your players about penetrating Canada's defensive line?
It was a physical game, but wasn't the check by Karen Luna on Jordyn Huitema pretty ugly and not exactly keeping with the spirit of the game?
In 2025 there will be a club competition between other CONCACAF country club teams, how important will be this be?
How special is it to play traveling games and know you have fan support?
A question in Spanish.
(and now the Zoom questions) from 9 minutes onwards
They are all in Spanish

Canada head coach Bev Priestman

post game audio 22 minutes 38 seconds
Questions for Bev Priestman:
You didn't get the win but did you get what you wanted in the performances?
How did you manage the non-calls and the building of tension in the game?
Does the team still lack the ruthlessness in finishing off opponents and also in the final third?
Can you take us through the decision making in choosing the roster and is an 18 player roster enough for the Olympics?
Looking back at the time after the World Cup, what are you most proud of yourself and the play of the team?
When you get the balance right, how do you install the ruthlessness in the next window?
How do you handle the difficult decisions when you prepare for the difficult cuts?
How is Jordyn Huitema after taking that check right in front of you? Are you surprised that Karen Luna was not sent off?
What does Shelina Zadorsky mean for this team?
How is the mental preparation going in as the defending Olympic champions?
Can you share any details of the July window?
Do you a time when the size of the Olympic tournament should be larger?
(from 15 min, 15 sec) The Mexicans have had a league for eight years and the coach just said that 85% of the current team
has come through that league, what are you looking forward to having a larger player pool to choose from?
What does it mean for the team to celebrate their Pride Night here in Toronto?
(now Zoom questions)
What do you make of Simi Awujo's progress and pushing her way into the team?
What are your opinions on the Olympic group you have been drawn into and the other countries in the tourney?
What are your thoughts on Kadeisha Buchanan's play and what are your plans for your European players?

When the game ended, I was on the second elevator downstairs to find the hallway interviews had already started and I was quite
a distance away with the cameras already taking the good central spots. I crushed in near the wall and because of my long arms
was able to hold my phone close enough to pick up what was asked and answered.

Canada midfielder Simi Awujo

post game audio 2 minutes, 34 seconds
Questions for Simi Awujo: (joined in progress)
Was there tension in this camp knowing the roster has to be chosen by the end of the month?
What was your take on Jordyn Huitema being taken out in front of your bench?
There were a couple of calls that looked like they were waved off. What did you think?
How are these games for Canada preparing you for the future?
How does this feel getting so many minutes in the World Cup and now?
Where is home for you these days?
How is your chemistry with Jessie Fleming on this team?

Canada forward Cloe Lacasse (photo from the CSA website)

post game audio 3 minutes, 18 seconds
Questions for Cloe Lacasse:
What did you feel about such a pesky opponent?
Did you expect it to be as physical as it was?
Was it like pro wrestling?
When it gets frantic in the second half what do you do?
Did you have your money on Kedeisha Buchanan scoring tonight?
A question in French.
Do you go back and cross your fingers (ie making the team)?
What do you think about the variety of goals scored in this series?

Canada defender Shelina Zadorsky

post game audio 5 minute, 02 seconds
Questions for Shelina Zadorsky:
How did you feel about the presentation you received (100 games)?
What did you get out of the game and were you disappoited?
Did Bev have any specific words about tactics for this game?
How do you feel about the depth of so many center backs?
What were your thoughts on playing at home for your 100th?
As a veteran what do you see when you look at the 20 year old Simi Awujo?
What do you see in Olivia (Smith) impressing you, she's so young and she brings so much?
How do you think the team keeps it light with roster spots on the line?
Can you tell us about your nails?
How about the new NSL league that will start next year, your thoughts on how it may help the younger players and maybe you when you come home to retire and play as a mentor maybe even with the Toronto team?

*oh missed my chance to mention she was on Toronto Lady Lynx! Also I say 'sorry' as I elbowed some guy's tripod when I held my phone closer to her.

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