Canada opened the 2016 CONCACAF Girls Under-15 Championship with a 6-0 win over tournament guests Venezuela. The first three goals in Canada's romp came from the foot of Ontario players. The win gave Canada three points on the opening day in Orlando, FL, USA.

In Group B, Canada sit at the top of the five-nation table with three points and +6 goals difference. Costa Rica are in second place with three points and +1 goals difference after a 2:1 win over Jamaica. Following the group phase, only the top-two nations will escape Group B and advance to the Quarterfinals. Canada's second match is August 10 against Costa Rica. 

"It was a great start for the girls after training for just two days before heading into four matches," said Carmelina Moscato, Canada's U-15 Co-Coach at the CONCACAF Girls' Under-15 Championship with Joey Lombardi. "They showed up and played for Canada. They were cohesive and we were pleased with the start."

Six different players scored for Canada on the opening day of the competition: Aaliyah Scott (Toronto Skillz - SAAC), Maya Ladhani (Hamilton United SC - OPDL), Jayde Riviere (Markham SC - OPDL), Julianne Vallerand, Mya Jones, and Teni Akindoju. Sophie Guilmette and her backline posted the clean sheet.

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