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Candace Chapman

Chapman with the Spirit in 2013
Personal information
Full name	Candace Marie Chapman
Date of birth	(1983-04-02) 2 April 1983 (age 42)
Place of birth	Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Height	5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Playing position	Defender
Senior career*
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)
National team
2001–2002	Canada U-19	23	(8)
2002–2012	Canada	114	(6)
Honours Women's Football Representing  Canada Summer Olympic Games Bronze 2012 London Team Pan American Games Bronze 2007 Rio de Janeiro Team Gold 2011 Guadalajara Team
Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals).

Candace Marie Chapman, born on April 2, 1983, is a retired Canadian soccer player. She was born in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. Candace played as a defender for the Canadian national team. Today, she coaches young soccer players.

About Candace Chapman

Candace Chapman was born in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. She later moved to Ajax, Ontario, in Canada. Candace went to the University of Notre Dame. There, she studied sociology and computer applications.

Playing for Clubs

Candace Chapman played for several professional soccer clubs. She was known for her strong defense.

Early Club Career

• In 2009, Candace joined the Boston Breakers in the Women's Professional Soccer (WPS) league.
• The next year, she played for FC Gold Pride in 2010.
• After Gold Pride closed, she moved to Western New York Flash. She played there in 2011.
• At Western New York Flash, she played alongside Christine Sinclair, another famous Canadian player.

Playing for Washington Spirit

• In 2013, Candace joined the Washington Spirit team. This was 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 helpful for her team.

Playing for Canada

Candace Chapman was a very important player for the Canadian national team. She played in many big games and tournaments.

Olympic Moments

• At the 2008 Summer Olympics in China, Candace scored the first goal of the entire event. This happened in a game against Argentina.
• She earned her 100th cap (meaning she played her 100th game) for Canada in 2012. This was a big achievement for her.
• Candace won a bronze medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. The Canadian team won against France to get the medal.

Pan American Games Success

• Candace also won medals at the Pan American Games.
• In 2007, she helped Canada win a bronze medal in Rio de Janeiro.
• In 2011, she won a gold medal with the team in Guadalajara.

Coaching Soccer

After retiring from playing, Candace started coaching. She loves to help young players learn and grow.

• Candace coaches soccer throughout Maryland.
• She works with a private coaching service called CoachUp.
• As of 2018, she was an assistant coach for the Arlington Soccer Association.