'Mixed emotions' as Canada qualify but lose home advantage
Losing their final group game to Switzerland means co-hosts Canada will play no further matches in their home country at this year's World Cup.
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"We wanted to be here in Vancouver, but we still have a massive opportunity ahead of us to find a way to push for the next match and find a way to still electrify the nation, even though it'll be from Los Angeles."
— Jesse Marsch , Athlete
"We're a bit disappointed and it's mixed emotions. Obviously, we wanted to stay in Vancouver, so not getting that is a blow for everyone, but we'll talk about it and get ready for the next one."
— Jonathan David , Athlete
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Losing their final group game to Switzerland means co-hosts Canada will play no further matches in their home country at this year's World Cup.
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