Adriana Leon (2012) and Deanne Rose (2017-21) are part of Canada's Olympic roster.
Canada’s Olympic Roster Includes Adriana Leon & Deanne Rose
Thursday, June 24, 2021 | Soccer, Olympics
GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Two who wore the Orange & Blue for Gator soccer – Adriana Leon and Deanne Rose – are heading to Tokyo as part of Canada's Olympic soccer roster.
Play will be contested in seven different stadiums across Japan. Soccer action begins Wed., July 21 (two days before the Opening Ceremony) with Canada facing host Japan in the Sapporo Dome on the island of Hokkaido.
About the Olympic Gators:
Adriana Leon
- Transferred to Florida from Notre Dame for the 2012 season.
- Scored five goals in 2012 – including four game-winners.
- Played professionally since 2013 season and currently part of West Ham team.
- Part of Canada's 2015 World Cup team and was joined by Deanne Rose on Canada's 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup team.
Deanne Rose
- 2017 Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Year and part of that season's All-SEC first team.
- Scored 19 goals during Gator career.
- Making second Olympic appearance. Scored the opening goal for Canada in its 2-1 win over Brazil in the 2016 bronze medal match. Youngest ever to score a goal in women's Olympic play.
- Joined Adriana Leon on Canada's 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup roster.
- First-round pick by North Carolina Courage in 2021 National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) draft
2021 Olympic Schedule
Canada is in Group E for 2021 Olympic play.
| Date | Canada Opponent | Stadium |
| July 21 | Japan | Sapporo Dome |
| July 24 | Chile | Sapporo Dome |
| July 27 | Great Britain | Ibaraki Kashima Stadium |
| July 30 | Quarterfinal | |
| Aug. 3 | Semifinal | |
| Aug. 5 | Bronze Medal Match | Ibaraki Kashima Stadium |
| Aug. 6 | Gold Medal Match | Olympic Stadium |
The complete schedule for the 2021 Women's Olympic soccer play can be found at Olympics.com.
Did You Know?
A Gator has appeared in each Olympic or World Cup contested since 1999.
| Gators in World Cup or Olympic Action | ||||
| Year | Name | Nation | Event | Medal |
| 1999 | Danielle Fotopoulos | U.S. | World Cup | Gold |
| 2003 | Abby Wambach | U.S. | World Cup | Bronze |
| 2004 | Heather Mitts | U.S. | Olympics | Gold |
| Abby Wambach | U.S. | Olympics | Gold | |
| 2007 | Abby Wambach | U.S. | World Cup | Bronze |
| Melanie Booth | Canada | World Cup | DNA from group play | |
| 2008 | Heather Mitts | U.S. | Olympics | Gold |
| 2011 | Heather Mitts | U.S. | World Cup | Silver |
| Abby Wambach | U.S. | World Cup | Silver | |
| 2012 | Heather Mitts | U.S. | Olympics | Gold |
| Abby Wambach | U.S. | Olympics | Gold | |
| Melanie Booth | Canada | Olympics | Bronze | |
| 2015 | Abby Wambach | U.S. | World Cup | Gold |
| Adriana Leon | Canada | World Cup | Quarterfinal | |
| 2016 | Deanne Rose | Canada | Olympics | Bronze |
| 2019 | Adriana Leon | Canada | World Cup | Quarterfinal |
| Deanne Rose | Canada | World Cup | Quarterfinal | |
| Lauren Silver | Jamaica | World Cup | Qualifying Rounds | |
| Havana Solaun | Jamaica | World Cup | Qualifying Rounds | |
| 2020 | Adriana Leon | Canada | Olympics | |
| Deanne Rose | Canada | Olympics | ||
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