Gators Deanne Rose (front, far left) and Adriana Leon (front, far right) are heading to Paris as Canada looks to defend its 2020 Olympic gold.
Two Gators Travel to Paris with Canada Soccer for 2024 Olympics
Monday, July 1, 2024 | Soccer, Olympics
GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Two who wore the Orange & Blue for Gator soccer – Adriana Leon and Deanne Rose – are heading to Paris for Olympic soccer action.
Both were part of Canada's Olympic gold medal team in Tokyo in 2021. Leon is part of the 18 players on Canada's 2024 Olympic squad and Rose also travels to the City of Lights as one of the four alternates.
Play will be contested in seven different stadiums across France. Soccer action begins Thur., July 25 (one day prior to the Opening Ceremony) with Canada facing New Zealand in the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, in Saint-Etienne.
About the Olympic Gators:
Adriana Leon
Deanne Rose
2024 Olympic Schedule
Canada is in Group A for 2024 Olympic play.
The complete schedule for the 2024 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.
Both were part of Canada's Olympic gold medal team in Tokyo in 2021. Leon is part of the 18 players on Canada's 2024 Olympic squad and Rose also travels to the City of Lights as one of the four alternates.
Play will be contested in seven different stadiums across France. Soccer action begins Thur., July 25 (one day prior to the Opening Ceremony) with Canada facing New Zealand in the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, in Saint-Etienne.
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 Aston Villa team.
- Part of Canada's 2015, 2019 and 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup rosters. Won gold with Canada's 2021 Olympic 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.
- Played professionally since 2021 season and currently part of Leicester City.
- Won medals in 2016 (bronze) and 2021 (gold) Olympics. 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.
- Part of Canada's 2019 and 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup rosters.
2024 Olympic Schedule
Canada is in Group A for 2024 Olympic play.
| Date | Time | Canada Opponent | Stadium |
| July 25 | 11 a.m. | New Zealand | Stade Geoffroy-Guichard |
| July 28 | 3 p.m. | France | Stade Geoffroy-Guichard |
| July 31 | 3 p.m. | Colombia | Allianz Riviera |
| Aug. 3 | Quarterfinal | ||
| Aug. 6 | Noon / 3 p.m. | Semifinal | |
| Aug. 9 | 9 a.m. | Bronze Medal Match | Groupama Stadium |
| Aug. 10 | 11 a.m. | Gold Medal Match | Parc des Princes |
The complete schedule for the 2024 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 | |
| 2021 | Adriana Leon | Canada | Olympics | Gold |
| Deanne Rose | Canada | Olympics | Gold | |
| 2023 | Tahnai Annis | Philippines | World Cup | Group Play |
| Carina Baltrip-Reyes | Panama | World Cup | Group Play | |
| Adriana Leon | Canada | World Cup | Group Play | |
| Deanne Rose | Canada | World Cup | Group Play | |
| Havana Solaun | Jamaica | World Cup | Rnd of 16 | |
| 2024 | Adriana Leon | Canada | Olympics | |
| Deanne Rose* | Canada | Olympics | ||
| *alternate | ||||
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