In its first game in more than two months, Canada showed some rust but also plenty of firepower in a 6-0 win over El Salvador at the inaugural CONCACAF W Gold Cup on Thursday.
Cloe Lacasse had a hand in Canada’s first three goals, scoring one and setting up the other two. Adriana Leon had two goals and an assist.
Jordyn Huitema, Kadeisha Buchanan and Olivia Smith also scored for Canada, which led 3-0 at the half and could have had a bigger cushion if not for errant finishing. An off-balance Lacasse played her part in the setup to Smith’s goal, the