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Canadian 'keepers are ready, says Karina LeBlanc

The Canadian women's national soccer team for the Rio Olympics was announced Monday morning and with veteran 'keeper Erin McLeod out due to injury, fans were left wondering about the strength in net. But former 'keeper Karina LeBlanc believes Canada is in "good hands."

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Erin McLeod, centre, is out with a season-ending injury and Karina LeBlanc, right, retired last year. But LeBlanc has no doubt that Canada's net is in good hands with Steph Labbe, left. (Getty Images/Minas Panagiotakis)

The roster for the Canadian women's soccer team going to the Rio Olympics was announced Monday morning and while there were no major surprises, fans are still adjusting to longtime goalkeepers Karina LeBlanc and Erin McLeod not being there. 

LeBlanc decided to walk away from the sport after the 2015 Women's World Cup and McLeod is sidelined with a torn ACL. The veteran 'keepers alternated in net for nearly 18 years, but LeBlanc believes that her former team is in "great hands."

Literally.

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