"Smith was stretchered off during the 3-0 win over Bristol City in the FA Cup on Sunday after taking a ball to the face, but was released from hospital later that day."
"Smith has withdrawn from international duty due to the concussion and will remain under Arsenal's medical supervision during her recovery, the Women's Super League club said in a statement Thursday."
"Canada said that Smith will be replaced in the squad by Megan Reid of the NWSL's Denver Summit."
Olivia Smith was stretchered off during Arsenal's 3-0 FA Cup victory over Bristol City on Sunday after being struck in the face by the ball. She was hospitalized but released the same day. Due to the resulting concussion, Smith has withdrawn from Canada's SheBelieves Cup squad and will remain under Arsenal's medical supervision during recovery. Megan Reid of Denver Summit replaces Smith in the Canadian squad. Canada will compete against the United States, Colombia, and Argentina in the SheBelieves Cup beginning March 1.
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