Stephanie Labbé, Tajon Buchanan named Canada Soccer players of the month
TORONTO — Stephanie Labbé and Tajon Buchanan have been named Canada Soccer’s players of the month for August.
Labbé, from Stony Plain, Alta., helped Canada win gold at the Tokyo Olympics, denying Sweden with a dominant performance in goal during the final penalty shootout.
Buchanan, from Brampton, Ont., scored three goals and added an assist for the MLS-leading New England Revolution.
Labbé made five appearances at the Olympics, helping Canada win another penalty shootout over Brazil in the quarterfinals. She posted a clean sheet in the 1-0 semifinal win over the top-ranked U.S.