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#WWCWednesday: Meet the #CanWNT Forwards

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In this week’s edition of #WWCWednesday, get to know the front line for the Canadian women’s national team. Canada's World Cup Women's soccer team portraits Name: Adriana Leon Nickname: Dri Twitter/Instagram handle: @leonadriana9/ @_adrianaleon_ Hometown: King City, Ont. The thing most people don’t know about me: Leon’s Furniture originated from my family My words to live by: Work hard, work harder. Be the best version of yourself. Watch video vignette: http://bit.ly/1dpkZrv – “I was a competitive hockey player up until Grade 12. I was jumping from one sport to another. I have to give credit to my mom for driving me around!” Download photo: http://bit.ly/1ctqKTw Canada's World Cup Women's soccer team portraits   Name: Christine Sinclair Nickname: Sinc Twitter handle: @Sincy12 Hometown: Burnaby, B.C. My soccer inspiration: Michael Owen (while at Liverpool) When I’m not on the field you will find me: At Starbucks or visiting my family Watch video vignette: http://bit.ly/1ITJQ1P – On the Canadian women’s national team: “There is no one I’d rather be standing there with… together as a team and as a country, we can achieve something crazy here.” Download photo: http://bit.ly/1ctqKTw Canada's World Cup Women's soccer team portraits Name: Josée Bélanger Twitter/Instagram handle: @JoseeBelanger9/ @josyb14 Hometown: Coaticook, Que. In my hometown, you must visit: La Gorge – the longest pedestrian bridge in the world What I love about my hometown: The ice cream J Words to live by: The struggle you’re in today is developing the strength you need for tomorrow Watch video vignette: http://bit.ly/1c9LHCT – On CrossFit: “I like that it is always challenging you and pushing your limits. It tests your character.” Download photo: http://bit.ly/1ctqKTw Canada's World Cup Women's soccer team portraits Name: Jonelle Filigno Twitter/Instagram handle: @jfiligno/ @jfiligno Hometown: Mississauga, Ont. My soccer inspiration: My dad The thing most people don’t know about me: I eat more than my fiancé! My go-to jam before game time: Any song by Drake or The Weeknd Watch video vignette: http://bit.ly/1Rapl3Z – After reflecting on her childhood hairstyles: “I’m definitely not letting my mom do my hair for my wedding!” Download photo: http://bit.ly/1ctqKTw Canada's World Cup Women's soccer team portraits Name: Melissa Tancredi Nickname: Tank Twitter/Instagram handle: @meltancredi14/ @meltancredi14/ melissatee32 Hometown: Ancaster, Ont. In my hometown you must visit: The Old Mill or the Tancredi household Words to live by: Set your life on fire and seek those who fan your flames Watch video vignette: http://bit.ly/1Ihp9hZ – On her chiropractic career: “Hopefully John will hire me. Dr. Tank…could you imagine?” Download photo: http://bit.ly/1ctqKTw    

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