Bernier; Canada Reach Gold Cup Quarters

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Former Syracuse soccer star Patrice Bernier was an integral part of Team Canada reaching the quarterfinal round of the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup earlier this month. Bernier, a starter in the midfield, helped Canada's Senior National Team to a first-place showing in Group A.

Team Canada went 2-0-1 in group play with 1-0 victories against Jamaica and El Salvador on goals by Ali Gerber. The squad also tied Costa Rica, 2-2, to earn seven points during the group stage. In the quarterfinals, Canada was eliminated by Honduras, 1-0, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on July 18.

Mexico was the eventual winner of the Gold Cup with a 5-0 victory against the U.S. on July 26.

The 2009 Gold Cup marked the third time Bernier earned a roster spot for the event. He was also a member of Team Canada for the 2005 and 2007 editions of the tournament. Overall, Bernier has earned 42 caps with the Senior National Team and scored two goals.

At Syracuse, Bernier was a member of the NSCAA All-Region First Team in 1999 and was a BIG EAST All-Rookie Team choice in 1998. He scored 16 points in 1998 and tallied 18 in 1999 for a total of 34 career points. Bernier started all 38 games of his career and he ranks seventh all-time in points per game at 0.89.

Syracuse University Athletics

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