Candace Chapman facts for kids
Chapman with the Spirit in 2013
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| Full name | Candace Marie Chapman | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 2 April 1983 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2001–2005 | Notre Dame Fighting Irish | 92 | (20) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2001, 2003 | Toronto Inferno | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2005 | Atlanta Silverbacks | 10 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2006–2008 | Vancouver Whitecaps | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2009 | Boston Breakers | 11 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2010 | FC Gold Pride | 21 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2011 | Western New York Flash | 12 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2013 | Washington Spirit | 8 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| International career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2001–2002 | Canada U-19 | 23 | (8) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2002–2012 | Canada | 114 | (6) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Candace Marie Chapman is a retired Canadian soccer player. She was born in Trinidad and Tobago on April 2, 1983. Candace played as a defender and was a key member of the Canadian national team. Today, she works as a coach for youth soccer teams.
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About Candace Chapman
Early Life and Education
Candace Chapman was born in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. She grew up in Ajax, Ontario, Canada. She attended the University of Notre Dame in the United States. There, she studied sociology and computer applications.
Playing for Clubs
Candace Chapman had a long career playing for several professional soccer clubs. She started her professional journey in 2009.
Joining Professional Leagues
In 2009, Candace joined the Boston Breakers in the Women's Professional Soccer (WPS) league. After one season, she moved to FC Gold Pride for the 2010 season. When FC Gold Pride stopped playing, she signed with Western New York Flash. She played there in 2011 alongside her Canadian teammate, Christine Sinclair.
In 2013, Candace joined the Washington Spirit in the new National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). Because she had permanent residency in the U.S., she was not counted as an international player. This was a special rule for the league.
Playing for Canada
Candace Chapman was a very important player for the Canadian national team. She played in many big games and tournaments.
Olympic Success
At the 2008 Summer Olympics, Candace scored the first goal for Canada. This happened against Argentina in Tianjin, China. It was a big moment for the team.
On January 27, 2012, Candace played her 100th game for Canada. This special game was against Mexico, and Canada won 3–1. Later that year, she helped Canada win a bronze medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics. They defeated France 1–0 in a thrilling match on August 9, 2012.
Coaching Young Players
After her playing career, Candace Chapman started coaching. She works with young soccer players. As of May 2018, she was an assistant coach for the Arlington Soccer Association. She also provides private coaching services in Maryland.
More Information
- Candace Chapman – FIFA competition recordLua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 22: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- Candace Chapman at the Canadian Soccer Association (also available in French)Lua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 22: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). / Canada Soccer Hall of Fame
- Washington Spirit player profile
- Western New York Flash player profile
- Notre Dame player profile
- Missouri coaching profile
