Rhian Wilkinson's Official Website

PROFILE:

Position: Right wing back, but can play Defence, Midfield, or Forward

Clubs: LSK,Norway (once Team Strommen) Ottawa Fury (W League), Quebec, Lakers & Lakeshore Lakers SC

Leagues: Topserrien Norway & W League,

University: NCAA Tennessee Lady Vols

D.O.B: May 12, 1982 (Pointe-Claire, QC)

British (EEC) and Canadian Passport

Hometown: Baie D'Urfe, Quebec

Height: 5'5" 165 cm Weight: 146 lbs 66kg

WORLD CUP TEAM INFO:

Women’s National Team Team Debut: April 26, 2003 vs USA (1:6)

Senior International Caps: 113

GOAL(S): 7 First goal July 17, 2003 vs Brazil (2:1) - Friendly; Second goal September 4, 2003 vs Mexico (6:0) - Friendly; Third goal on September 14, 2003 vs Australia (2:0) - Friendly; Fourth goal was 1st November 2006 vs Brazil (4:2) Queen Peace Cup South Korea Friendly; Fifth goal was November 22, 2006 vs Jamaica (4:0) CONCACAF Gold Cup and FIFA World Cup Qualifier; Sixth goal was May 13th, 2007 vs USA Friendly (2-6); 7th goal was 18th July 2007 vs Jamaica in PanAm Games (11-1);

Last game: 31st January 2012 CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Tournament at BC Place stadium Final vs United States (L 4:0)

NATIONAL TEAM HIGHLIGHTS:

2003 Played in all six games at the 2003 Women’s World Cup. Named to Canada’s 2003 Pan Am Games team. Scored against Australia on September 14, 2003. Scored against Mexico on September 4, 2003. Came on as a sub against Mexico on August 31, 2003. Came on as a sub against Brazil on July 20, 2003. Came on as a sub and scored her first international goal against Brazil on July 17, 2003. Called up to the World Cup Team for the friendly against the USA on April 26, 2003 and made her debut as a substitute. vs USA (2), Brazil (2), Mexico (2), Australia, Germany, Argentina, Japan, China, Sweden;

2004 Came on as a sub against Japan on July 30, 2004 . Played against Costa Rica in CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Tournament. Played against China and Sweden in the 2004 Four Nations Women’s Tournament vs China, Sweden, Costa Rica, Japan;

2005 Rhian started against Germany on September 4, 2005. She played 90 minutes against Germany on September 1, 2005. Named as W. League's Fury's MVP of 2005.

2006 vs Mexico (2), Holland (2), Italy, China (2) & France, vs Brazil, Italy, South Korea, USA in Queen Peace Cup, and Jamaica and USA in CONCACAF Gold Cup.

2007 vs China (2);vs USA; vs New Zealand (2) In Pan American Games started vs Uruguay, Ecuador, Jamaica and Rio Brasil (not a capped game), then started vs USA U 20 in semi-finals (not a capped game). Came on as a sub at half time in PanAm Games bronze medal victory vs Mexico. Represented Canada at the FIFA Women's World Cup China 2007. Came on as a sub against Norway, and against Ghana. Started against Australia.

2008 Started vs USA, China and Finland in Gangzhou 4 Nations Tournament, China. Started vs Russia and Japan in the Cyprus Cup Tournament, won by Canada 3:2 in the Finals vs USA Under 20 team. Started in midfield in international friendly vs France. Selected for CONCACAF Olympic Qualification Tournament, Ciudad Juarez, México; started vs Trinidad & Tobago, Costa Rico and Mexico. Qualified for the Olympics. Played in tied 1-1 Final match vs USA (L 6-5 on PKs) Started vs US in friendly match in Washington DC (L 6 -0.) Started vs Australia in friendly played in Sydney, lost 1:2. Started vs Argentina in Peace Queen Cup Tournament, Suwon, South Korea (W 5-0) Started vs South Korea, (W 3-1) Started vs New Zealand (W 2-0) Started vs USA in Peace Queen Cup Finals (L 1-0) in 90th minute of regulation time). Started vs Brazil in Friendly at BMO field, Toronto (T 1-1). Started and played whole match in friendly vs New Zealand in Singapore (T 1-1).Started vs Argentina in opening round of Olympic Soccer tournament (W 2-1) Started in midfield 9th August 2008 vs China in second match of Olympic Tournament (T. 1-1) Started in defence vs Sweden in Olympic Pool match. (L. 2-1) Started vs United States in Olympic Quarter finals. ( L 2-1 in overtime. )

2009 Invited to NWT camp in Los Angeles with new Coach. Invited to National Camp in Rome from 23rd - 28th February 2009. Started vs New Zealand on 5th March in 1st round of Cyprus Cup (T 1-1) Started vs Netherlands on 7th March (W 2-1) Started vs Russia on 10th March (W 2-0) to reach Finals of Cyprus Cup. Started in Toronto 25th May 2009 to play against originally Japan, then USA (L 0-4). Selected to National Camp in the USA. Started vs USA on 19th July in Rochester, New York (L 1-0). Injured for 2nd match with fractured vertebra. Invited to National Camp Florida USA 3rd - 14th November

2010 Selected to the WNT squad to travel in February to the Cyprus Cup. Played friendly vs Poland in Larnarca (W 3 - 0) Played vs Switzerland in 1st round of Cyprus Cup (W 2-1) Match vs England re-scheduled Saturday 27th February due to wet, unsafe pitch. Started vs England and won 1-0. Came on as a planned substitute in Cyprus Cup match against South Africa. (W 2-1) Started in Cyprus Cup Final vs New Zealand (W 1-0) Selected for Canada squad to China May 2010, but ash cloud prevented travel. Selected for WNT camp in United States and first ever friendly vs a WPSL Club Washington Freedom (T 3-3) Selected to start against Norway in friendly at Hamar on 3rd June 2010. (T 1:1) Selected to WNT training camp in Rome Italy 25th August-12th Sept. 2010. Started vs Germany in Dresden on 15th September (L 0:5). Started against China PR 30th September 2010 at BMO field. (W 3-1) In CONCACAF FIFA World Cup Qualifying Tournament in Cancun Mexico Started vs Trinidad and Tobago (W 1-0) on October 29, started vs Guyana on October 31 (W 8:0). Started vs Mexico (W 3:0) Started vs Costa Rica (W 4:0) on 5th November. CONCACAF Champions with win over Mexico (W 1- 0) In Four Nations International tournament in Sao Paolo Brazil 9th December started vs Netherlands (W 5:0) 12th December vs Mexico (W 1:0) and Finals vs Brazil (2:2) to win gold medal and trophy.

2011 Selected to WNT squad OF 24 to travel to Chongqing, China, in January for Four Nations Tournament, where Canada finished second. Started vs China (W 3:2), vs USA (L 0:1) and vs Sweden (W 1:0) Selected to WNT squad for camp in Italy to prepare for Cyprus Cup. Started vs Scotland in first round, 2nd March, of Cyprus Cup (W 1:0) Started vs Italy on 4th March (W 1:0) Started vs England 7th March (2:0) to reach Finals. Wednesday 9th March. started vs Netherlands (W 2:1). Invited to Rome Pre-WWC training Camp in Rome Italy from 24th March - 20th April. April 2nd Started in match vs Sweden played in Italy (L 0:1 ) 15th May 2011 played in 1:1 tie against Switzerland in closed door match in Rome at Mancini Park. 18th May started vs Switzerland in Niederhasler (W. 2:1) 7th June started vs Hungary in Budapest ( W 1:0) 14th June started against Korea DPR to mark her 100th appearance for Canada. (W 2:0) Selected to 21 person Canada Squad for June 26 - July 17, 2011 Women's World Cup in Germany. Started against Germany (L 1:2) France (L 0:4) and against Nigeria (L 0:1) Started against USA in LiveStrong stadium, Kansas City on 17th September. (T 1:1) Started in loss to United States at Portland, Oregon (L 0-3 ). Started & played full match in 3:1 victory over Costa Rica in opening match of the PanAmerican Games. in Guadalajara, Mexico. 22nd Ocotber, played full match vs Brazil (T 0:0) Started against Columbia in the semi finals on 25th October 2011 (W 2:1) 26th October, subbed in Finals vs Brazil (T 1:1 after extra time) won on penalty shootout. Gold medal for Guadalajara Pan American Games. Selected to 12 - 23 November training camp in Arizona, started and played full 90 mins in win vs Sweden (W 2:1). Selected to Squad for USA Training Camp 6 - 15th December 2011. Defeated LA Vikings in Friendly game (3:0)

2012 Selected to 20 player squad for Olympic Qualifier Tournament in Vancouver 19 - 29th January 2012. Preparation camp in Fullerton 3 - 15th January 2012. Started and played full opening CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Tournament match vs Haiti (W 6:0) Started vs Costa Rica (W 5:1) Started and played whole semi final match vs Mexico (W 3-1) Came o as substitute n the finals vs United States (L 4:00)

PROFESSIONAL/AMATEUR HIGHLIGHTS:

2012

Selected to 20 player squad for Olympic Qualifier Tournament in Vancouver 19 - 29th January 2012. Preparatory camp in Fullerton CA. 3-15th January 2012 Won friendly match vs LA Vikings (3:0) Selected to start and played opening Olympic Qualifying match at BC Place stadium - first home tournament vs Haiti. (W 6:0) Played vs Costa Rica (W 5:1) Played semi finals vs Mexico (W 3:1) and qualified for London 2012 Olympic Games. Silver medal in finals vs United States (L 4:0)

2011

Selected to WNT squad to travel to Chongqing, China, in January Four Nations Tournament, where Canada finished second. Started vs China (W 3:2), vs USA (L 0:1) & vs Sweden (W 1:0)

Selected to WNT squad for camp in Italy to prepare for Cyprus Cup. Started in Cyprus Cup 2nd March with 1:0 victory over Scotland. Defeated Italy (1:0) 4th march, then defeated England (2:0) on 7th March. On Wed 9th March defeated Netherlands to win the Cyprus Cup (W 2:1) and earn 6th rank in FIFA World Rankings.

Invited to Rome Pre-WWC training Camp in Rome Italy from 24th March - 20th April. 2nd April, started v Sweden played in Italy (L 0:1 ) As part of WWC preparation played on 15th May in (T1:1) against Switzerland in closed door match in Rome at Mancini Park. 18th May started vs Switzerland in Niederhasler (W. 2:1) 7th June started vs Hungary in Budapest (W 1:0) 100th cap for Brittany Timko and 50th for Jodi Ann Robinson 14th June started against Korea DPR to mark her 100th appearance for Canada. (W 2:0)

Honored as Elite athlete at Lac St Louis' centenary celebrations 2011.

Selected to 21 person Canada Squad for June 26-July 17, 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup in Germany: Third World Cup experience Started against Germany (L 1:2) France (L 0:4) and against Nigeria (L 0:1) Terrible tournament results and finished 16/16 after unrealistically high expectations.

September Selected to squad to attend training camp in USA in Kansas City and Portland Oregon. Started both friendly games vs USA- a tie in Kansas (T 1:1) ) and a loss in Portland, Oregon ( L 0-3 ). Large crowds at both games.

Asked by Soccer Quebec to be an ambassador for the City as a host venue for the 2015 FIFA World Cup.

Selected to 17 player roster for Pan American games in Guadalajara, Mexico from 18th - 27th October 2011. Played full match in 3:1 victory over Costa Rica in opening match of the Pan American Games. Tied Brazil 0 - 0 22nd October 2011. Started against Columbia in the semi finals on 25th October 2011, for first ever game against them. W 2:1 26th October, subbed in Finals vs Brazil (T 1:1 after extra time) won on penalty shootout. First ever Gold medal in Pan American Games.

Selected to 12 - 23 November training camp in Arizona and match vs Sweden. Started & played full 90 mins in win vs Sweden (W 2:1). Selected to Squad for USA Training Camp 6 - 15t December 2011.

One of nine nominees for BMO Canadian Woman Player of the Year voted on by coaches and media

Selected to 20 player squad for Olympic Qualifier Tournament in Vancouver 19 - 29th January 2012.

2010

Rhian signed a third one-year contract with Norwegian side LSK Kvinner (formerly Team Strommen) In the 1st match ever played between South Africa and Canada came on as sub at 30 mins during Cyprus Cup, Won the 2010 Cyprus Cup vs New Zealand. Selected to squad for China, but volcanic ash prevented travel. Selected to squad for USA camp, first ever friendly between a WPSL squad and Canada's WNT squad (T 3-3).

Played friendly match scheduled in Hamar, against Norway on 3rd June 2010 (Tied 1:1). Selected to WNT training camp in Rome Italy 25th August - 12th September 2010. Started vs Germany in Dresden Rudolf Harbig stadium (20, 431) (L 0:5)

Selected to 22 squad at Nottawasaga camp 21-30 September prior to 80th cap when started in 3:1 victory vs China at BMO field.

October 2010 started vs Trinidad and Tobago (W 1-0) vs Guyana (W 8-0) vs Mexico (W 3-0), vs Costa Rica (W 4-0) in FIFA Women's World Cup Qualifiers in Cancun, Mexico, including shot that led to Costa Rican own goal. CONCACAF Gold Cup Champions with win vs Mexico (W1:0)

November 4 Nations International Tournament in Sao Paolo, Brazil. Started vs Netherlands (W 5:0) vs Mexico (W 1:0) vs Brazil (2:2 tie) and won Tournament on points..

2009

Rhian was nominated as Canadian Soccer Association's Female Athlete of the Year for 2008.

Rhian was honored at the 36th Quebec Sports Gala in Laval in December 2008. She received a "Maurice" (the award named after the Canadiens' star Maurice Richard). This recognizes her as the Quebec Athlete of the Year in a Team Sport.

Signed new contract with Team Strommen of Norway. Despite being injured, joined Team Strommen squad for Pool rounds of European Champions League in Croatia. Won first two pool matches by 5-0 & 9-0. Came on in the second half of final pool match vs Everton and lost 1 - 0 by a goal scored in the 2nd minute of overtime.

In September 2009, played in Team Strommen side that reached Finals of Norway Cup. Appointed interim captain of Team Strommen in Fall 2009. Selected to Team Strommen for their 3rd consecutive appearance in the Norway Cup final. Lost 1 - 0 on 7th November 2009.

2008

September 2008: Joined Team Strommen in Norway with Diana Matheson. Helped Team Strommen to silver medal in League play and silver medal as losing finalists in Norway Cup.

August 6th 2008 Started and played first Olympic match against Argentina in 2008 Olympics. August 9th Played in tied game with China. August 12 played vs Sweden (L 2-1) but qualified for final 8 Quarter finals. Played vs USA in quarter finals, losing in overtime.

Canada has played more matches (24) than any previous season (21). Rhian, with 1907 minutes played has passed Kara Lang's mark set in 2003 0f 1,740 minutes. With their starts against Sweden, Rhian, Candace Chapman and Christine Sinclair tied Kara Lang's mark for 21 starts in a season.

July 16th 2008 Selected to Canada's squad for 2008 Beijing Olympics.

June 28 2008 Played in all 4 matches, in 4 different positions, and reached finals of the Peace Queen Cup in Suwon, South Korea for the second time.

1st April 2008 played all 4 games of the CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Tournament and secured berth in the Olympics - the first Canadian Women's soccer team to ever achieve the honor.

Nominated in 2007 and 2008 for Canadian Soccer Association's Female Athlete of the Year. Elected as 2008 Fan's Player of the Year. Team wins Cyprus Cup in March 2008, and Rhian passes 50 caps mark.

Signed with Strømmen FK in Norway in August 2005, and helped the team to second in the Premier League and losing finalist of the Norwegian Premier Cup.

Played for Ottawa Fury and won W-League 2005 Scoring Championship and tied for the Assist Leader with 38 points on 13 goals and 12 assists. Named to the 2005 W League Championship All Tournament team. Named 2005 Player of Year for Ottawa Fury and Federation du Soccer de Quebec. Named to the 2003 W-League All Star team and the 2004 W-League Championship All Tournament team in her first season with the Ottawa Fury of the W-League.

Played with the University of Tennessee Lady Vols. Please click on

Rhian Wilkinson University of Tennessee career

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