Sabrina D’Angelo, Kaylee Hunter and Shelina Zadorsky shine in two-match series against Denmark
The Canadian women’s national team returned to home soil over Thanksgiving weekend to face Denmark in a pair of international friendlies as preparations continued for the 2026 Concacaf W Championship.
AFC Toronto’s Sabrina D’Angelo, Kaylee Hunter and Shelina Zadorsky featured for Canada during the international series against Denmark, contributing to the national team’s preparations for the 2026 Concacaf W Championship.
Match one | Friday, October 9, 2026
The first of the two friendlies took place at Stade Saputo in Montreal, Quebec, where AFC Toronto defender Shelina Zadorsky earned her 120th cap for Canada, anchoring the national team’s backline.
Denmark took an early lead in the opening 25 minutes, with captain Pernille Harder slotting the ball into the bottom corner to put their side ahead.
Canada dominated possession throughout the half but were unable to find an equalizer before the break.
AFC Toronto goalkeeper Sabrina D’Angelo came on at halftime and kept Canada in the match with a clean sheet, while forward Kaylee Hunter entered in the second half. All three players played key roles in Canada’s penalty shootout victory over Denmark.
In the 84th minute, Olivia Smith brought Canada level with a left-footed strike across goal, beating Denmark goalkeeper Maja Østergaard to equalize late in the match.
With the match level at 1-1, the result came down to a penalty shootout, where AFC Toronto’s trio stepped up in key moments. Zadorsky and Hunter both converted their penalties, while goalkeeper Sabrina D’Angelo helped keep Canada in front as Denmark missed two attempts, securing a 4-2 shootout victory for Canada.
SABRINA D’ANGELO: Goalkeeper Sabrina D’Angelo came on at halftime to help keep a clean sheet, as Denmark missed both of its penalty attempts in the shootout.
KAYLEE HUNTER: Forward Kaylee Hunter came on in the 62nd minute for veteran Nichelle Prince before scoring her penalty in the shootout for Canada.
SHELINA ZADORSKY: Defender Shelina Zadorsky played the full 90 minutes, recording a match-high 115 touches before confidently converting her penalty in the shootout.
Match two | Monday, October 12, 2026
The second friendly brought the Canadian national team back to BMO Field in Toronto, where fans were treated to a higher-scoring affair, with both Canada and Denmark finding the back of the net multiple times.
Canada opened the scoring when Kaylee Hunter’s header across the box found Delaney Baie Pridham, who calmly finished to score the first international goal of her career.
Denmark responded with three consecutive goals from Olivia Holdt and Pernille Harder, sending the Danes into halftime with a 3-1 lead.
Coming out of the break, Évelyne Viens brought Canada within one with a second-half goal before Kaylee Hunter was substituted off for Cloé Lacasse.
As Canada continued to push for an equalizer, both sides added another goal, but Denmark held on for a 4-3 victory. The result saw the two nations split the two-match series, with one win apiece.
That closes out this International Window as AFC Toronto's Trio return to the team to continue the Northern Super League season as the playoffs approach.
The team welcomes Calgary Wild FC home to BMO on Sunday, October 18th for Community Heroes Day recognizing the individuals who strengthen communities every day, from first responders to volunteers and local leaders.
KAYLEE HUNTER: Kaylee Hunter made her second start for the Canadian Women’s National Team, contributing the assist on Canada’s opening goal.
SHELINA ZADORSKY: Shelina Zadorsky came on at halftime, replacing Kadeisha Buchanan to start the second half.
Match Details
AFC Toronto vs. Calgary Wild FC
BMO Field
Sunday, October 18 | 1:00 p.m. ET
Gates open at 12:00 p.m.
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