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VANCOUVER -- Kara Langs triumphant return to the pitch is still a work in progress. Nmd_r2 Sko Norge . Nine months after the former Canadian soccer star launched a remarkable comeback effort from a seemingly career-ending knee injury, the 27-year-old has been named to Canadas roster for Sundays friendly against Mexico in Vancouver. But head coach John Herdman said on a conference call Wednesday that Lang still has work to do on her rehabilitation and isnt ready to play yet. "Karas part of a long-term process," Herdman said. "Weve been working fantastically with B2ten (a fundraising organization for Canadian athletes) on a rebuilding process with Kara -- literally rebuilding her functional movements from scratch. "Part of the process is getting her immersed with this team. ... A big part of her being on this roster is that shes going to get an experience in BC Place, which will be the stadium that hosts the final of the Womens World Cup." Herdman said the team is targeting a return to action for Lang in the first quarter of 2014. He said Lang isnt participating in any scrimmages in training at this point. "Look, the reality is we could put her in, but the big challenge for Kara is shes been brought back too quickly too soon in the past which has led to this consistent breakdown," Herdman said. "If you think about rebuilding a car, weve literally, through B2ten, rebuilt certain parts of Kara to help her become more efficient as an athlete so she doesnt keep breaking down with the same issues." The fact that Lang is on the roster at is huge for a player whos career was essentially over. The Mexico match comes nearly three years after two torn ACLs forced Lang to walk away from the game, tearfully announcing her retirement at a news conference in her hometown of Oakville. Veteran striker Josee Belanger is also returning to the national team after more than two years away with an ankle injury, but Herdman said she suffered a setback in training is not yet fit for game duty. "Josee came in, had a fantastic start to our training, beat three players, scored a goal and went off injured," Herdman said. "That was her first return back to Canada Soccers training environment. "Josee is going to be out for a period of time now. Its more precautionary, just to help rebuild a player that hasnt been playing at this level for at least two years." Both Belanger, a Sherbrooke, Que., native, and Lang were key players Canadas 2010 CONCACAF victory before being sidelined by injuries. Lang is Canadas second all-time active goal scorer, with 34 goals. She played in two womens World Cups, in 2003 and 2007, as well as the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Eighteen of the players 23 players named to the roster were part of Canadas 3-0 victory over South Korea in Edmonton last month, including Sura Yekka, a 16-year-old defender from Mississauga, Ont., who earned her first senior team call-up for that game. Rachel Melhado, a 20-year-old defender who plays for University of Louisville, will take part in her second senior camp. Her previous games for Canada include a 1-0 loss to Germany last June. Shes also played for Canadas under-18 and U20 squads. The game marks Canadas first in Vancouver and the first versus Mexico since a 3-1 Canadian win at the CONCACAF qualifying tournament in January of 2012 that secured Canadas spot in the London Olympics. "Theres a healthy rivalry with Mexico and I know they will be ready for this game," Herdman said. "Well be diligent with our work as well as keep focused on our goals leading into 2015. Note: The Canadian Soccer Association said that 17,000 tickets have been sold so far for Sundays game. --- Roster: Goalkeepers: Stephanie Labbe (KIF Orebro DFF, Sweden); Karina LeBlanc (Portland Thorns FC, U.S.); Erin McLeod (Chicago Red Stars, U.S.). Defenders: Robyn Gayle (Washington Spirit, U.S.); Rachel Melhado, (University of Louisville, U.S.) ; Carmelina Moscato (Seattle Reign FC, U.S.); Marie-Eve Nault (Orebro); Lauren Sesselmann (Kansas City, U.S); Kylla Sjoman (Glasgow Celtic FC, Scotland); Rhian Wilkinson (Boston Breakers, U.S.); Sura Yekka (Brams United, Canada); Emily Zurrer (Seattle). Midfielders: Selenia Iacchelli (Edmonton Victoria SC); Kaylyn Kyle (Boston); Diana Matheson(Washington) Sophie Schmidt (Sky Blue FC, U.S.); Desiree Scott (Kansas City) Brittany Baxter (unattached). Midfielder/Forward: Kara Lang (unattached). 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Less than 24 hours after the Wolves lost at home to the Mavericks, 100-98, NBA president of basketball operations Rod Thorn announced Tuesday that Kevin Love was fouled on his right arm by Shawn Marion in the closing seconds and should have been awarded two free throws.CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Cam Newton must find a way to beat his biggest nemesis for the Carolina Panthers to advance to the NFC championship game.The fourth-year quarterback is 0-3 in his career and has struggled to find the end zone against the Seattle Seahawks, Carolinas opponent in Saturday nights divisional playoff game.Newton has led only one touchdown drive in those three losses to the Seahawks.Hes barely completed 50 per cent of his passes and is averaging just 145 yards passing per game. Hes been sacked eight times and three turnovers, including two fumbles. Newton has also been limited to 104 yards on the ground and has not scored a touchdown rushing against Seattle.I cant really put a finger on it, Newton said of his struggles against the Seahawks. They have great players and theyre coached extremely well.Seattle coach Pete Carroll said the Seahawks havent done anything special against Newton.Weve just tried to play football and hold on — and weve been able to get that done, Carroll said.This will be Newtons first time playing in Seattle, so battling crowd noise will certainly add to Newtons challenges.Panthers coach Ron Rivera said he believes Newton will be fine as long as he doesnt try to force the action against the leagues No. 1-ranked defence.He just has to take what they give him, Rivera said. I know one thing about him is that he is so competitive and he wants to make things happen, but I think exercising the right type of patience will be good for him.Rivera said Newton has shown he can do just that in recent weeks.While his stats havent been spectacular, Newton has gotten the job done and the Panthers (8-8-1) have won five straight games.If Cam plays the way he has in some of the games in this past five-week stretch there are some really good possibilities for us, Rivera said.Still, odds-makers arent giving Newton and the Panthers much of a chance of winning on the road. They openned the week as an 11-point underdog. Adidas Gazelle Tilbud. ivera said the Panthers will need to perform better in the red zone to have a chance — something theyve struggled with most of the season and in past games against Seattle — and not turn the ball over.Carolina settled for three field goal attempts last Saturday in a 27-16 wild-card win against Arizona and also had three turnovers, two by Newton.When I look back at this past game, we had ample opportunities to score, Newton said. We had a couple of turnovers, senseless turnovers at that. Me being the number one on the blame list being the leader of this offence, we just have to do better. If we do that, who knows what the game will turn out to be?Newton doesnt anticipate the Panthers doing anything differently than they have been in recent weeks.Theyve leaned heavily on Jonathan Stewart in the running game the past five weeks and are averaging 196.6 yards rushing per game during that span.Newton also said he wont hesitate to throw at Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman if the opportunity presents itself.Dont get me wrong, Richard Sherman is a top-tier cornerback, Newton said. But, if the read takes me there, I have to take it. Im not going to shy away from it.The Panthers may be without speedy wide receiver Philly Brown, which could limit Newtons options on offence.The rookie is still recovering from a shoulder injury he sustained against Arizona. He was limited Thursday at practice. Without him, the Panthers lack a deep threat.Rivera said Thursday hell make a decision on Browns playing status closer to kickoff.The Panthers are taking practice squad player Stephen Hill with them to Seattle in case Brown cant play, and they decide to add another wide receiver to the 53-man roster.Brown said he feels well enough to play, but the decision will be up to the coaching staff.___AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP_NFL ' ' '