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‘I worked for this moment’: Interim men’s coach Biello wants to lead Canada into 2026 World Cup

‘I worked for this moment’: Interim men’s coach Biello wants to lead Canada into 2026 World Cup

Mauro Biello says being named interim head coach of the Canadian men’s soccer team is the opportunity of a lifetime — and if he has it his way the interim title will be dropped, making him…

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Canada tops Cuba to set up Gold Cup quarterfinal showdown with U.S.

Canada tops Cuba to set up Gold Cup quarterfinal showdown with U.S.

Canada got exactly what it wanted advancing to the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals. Junior Hoilett, Jonathan Osorio, Jayden Nelson and Liam Millar scored as Canada topped Cuba 4-2 in their group stage finale on Tuesday…

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Canada concedes twice in shocking Gold Cup tie with unranked Guadeloupe in Toronto

Canada concedes twice in shocking Gold Cup tie with unranked Guadeloupe in Toronto

The disappointment was telling after a rough finish. Holding a 2-1 lead in the middle of stoppage time, Canada surrendered an own goal to permit Guadeloupe the equalizer and finish its CONCACAF Gold Cup opener…

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Jonathan David, Alphonso Davies among big names missing from Canada’s Gold Cup roster

Jonathan David, Alphonso Davies among big names missing from Canada’s Gold Cup roster

Canada will be without some big names for its Gold Cup campaign. Alphonso Davies, Jonathan David, Cyle Larin, Tajon Buchanan, Alistair Johnston, Atiba Hutchinson and Ismael Kone will not make the transition from the CONCACAF…

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Gauld nets winner as Whitecaps beat CF Montreal to repeat as Canadian champions

Gauld nets winner as Whitecaps beat CF Montreal to repeat as Canadian champions

Ryan Gauld scored the winner off a penalty in the 65th minute as the Vancouver Whitecaps defeated CF Montreal 2-1 to ensure the Canadian Championship trophy stays on the West Coast for another year. Montreal…

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‘We still have a job to do’: John Herdman staying put as Canada men’s soccer coach

‘We still have a job to do’: John Herdman staying put as Canada men’s soccer coach

John Herdman is staying put. After a morning of speculation fuelled by a New Zealand report that the Canada men’s soccer coach had agreed to take over the 105th-ranked All Whites, Herdman and Canada Soccer…

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Canada unable to capture desired result in Qatar, exit men’s World Cup with loss to Morocco

Canada unable to capture desired result in Qatar, exit men’s World Cup with loss to Morocco

Another incomplete performance for Canada at the World Cup. But also a rousing late surge that fell just short in a 2-1 loss to a talented Moroccan side. As in the two previous defeats at…

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Canadian defender Kennedy ‘devastated’ as injury forces him to miss World Cup

Canadian defender Kennedy ‘devastated’ as injury forces him to miss World Cup

Weeks before three of the most important games of his life, John Herdman opened a press call on Wednesday sounding alarmingly subdued, almost stricken. He soon revealed that he’d just spoken with defender Scott Kennedy…

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Canadian MNT books September friendlies against Qatar, Uruguay ahead of World Cup

Canadian MNT books September friendlies against Qatar, Uruguay ahead of World Cup

Canada will get a taste of World Cup opposition in September with matches in Europe versus Qatar and Uruguay ahead of the men’s soccer showcase in Qatar in November. Both matches will take place in…

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Toronto FC midfielder Jonathan Osorio to miss Canada camp, games with injury

Toronto FC midfielder Jonathan Osorio to miss Canada camp, games with injury

An injury has kept Toronto FC’s Jonathan Osorio from joining Canada in Vancouver this week. The 29-year-old midfielder was forced to leave Toronto’s 3-2 victory over Chicago in the 13th minute Saturday. Coach Bob Bradley…

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Herdman urges Canada’s men’s soccer team to complete World Cup journey in Costa Rica

Herdman urges Canada’s men’s soccer team to complete World Cup journey in Costa Rica

Canada’s men started their World Cup qualifying campaign a year ago this week — in an empty stadium in Florida, during one of COVID’s grim peaks, with a victory over Bermuda. So much literal and…

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Canada defeats U.S. in Hamilton to remain unbeaten on impressive World Cup qualifying run

Canada defeats U.S. in Hamilton to remain unbeaten on impressive World Cup qualifying run

Cyle Larin shot his way into the record book and Canada continued its march towards Qatar 2022 with a 2-0 victory over the U.S. in CONCACAF World Cup qualifying play Sunday. The 40th-ranked Canadians went…

Former Canada captain Scott Arfield announces retirement from international soccer

Former Canada captain Scott Arfield has announced his retirement from international soccer. The 33-year-old Glasgow Rangers midfielder stated he was making the decision “with a heavy heart.” “I have loved every minute representing Canada. I…

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Team Canada passes crucial test of winning when expected in quest for World Cup

Team Canada passes crucial test of winning when expected in quest for World Cup

John Herdman saw and took the occasion for another teaching moment. Canada was in the early stages of a difficult, protracted fight versus Costa Rica, in front of more than 48,000 fans, the third-largest home…

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Alphonso Davies brings star power to Canada’s World Cup qualifiers in hometown Edmonton

Alphonso Davies brings star power to Canada’s World Cup qualifiers in hometown Edmonton

Asked about his favorite soccer memory growing up in his hometown of Edmonton, Alphonso Davies smiled. “Just being a kid, playing football with my friends … And now here I am playing with the national…

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Canadian coach John Herdman sees an opportunity in tough stretch of World Cup qualifying matches

Canadian coach John Herdman sees an opportunity in tough stretch of World Cup qualifying matches

John Herdman has never shrieked in the face of a challenge during his time as coach of both the Canadian women’s and men’s soccer teams. His tenure in charge of both programs is defined by…

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Canadian men jump 8 spots in world soccer rankings, reaching No. 51

Canadian men jump 8 spots in world soccer rankings, reaching No. 51

Canada continues its climb up the world soccer ladder, moving eight spots to No. 51 in the latest FIFA rankings. It’s the highest position for the Canadian men since they were 53rd in October 2009.…

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Canada will finish out Gold Cup without injured forwards Ayo Akinola, Cyle Larin

Canada will finish out Gold Cup without injured forwards Ayo Akinola, Cyle Larin

Canada has lost two of its forwards at the Gold Cup, with Toronto FC feeling long-term pain as a result. TFC forward Ayo Akinola is out for the season after injuring the anterior cruciate ligament…

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Davies, Akinola highlight Canada’s Gold Cup squad, David among key omissions

Davies, Akinola highlight Canada’s Gold Cup squad, David among key omissions

At just 20-years old, Alphonso Davies is already a CONCACAF Gold Cup veteran. The star Bayern Munich left back highlights a group of 12 returning players on Canada’s 23-man roster for the championship for teams…

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Larin scores lone goal as Canada shuts out Haiti in World Cup qualifiers

Larin scores lone goal as Canada shuts out Haiti in World Cup qualifiers

A challenging trip to Haiti ended Saturday with a victory and a valuable away goal for Canada in its quest to advance in CONCACAF World Cup qualifying. The 70th-ranked Canadian men put on a composed,…

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Canadian defender Scott Kennedy turns heads in debut with national team

Canadian defender Scott Kennedy turns heads in debut with national team

As first impressions go, Canadian defender Scott Kennedy hit it out of the park. Canada coach John Herdman, who had talked up the uncapped Kennedy in the leadup to Tuesday’s crucial World Cup qualifier versus…

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David nets hat trick as Canada blanks Suriname to advance in World Cup qualifying

David nets hat trick as Canada blanks Suriname to advance in World Cup qualifying

John Herdman figured if Canada could weather an opening push from a revamped Suriname side, his team’s quality would show through in a do-or-die World Cup qualifying match. The Canadian coach read it right. After…

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Canada blast Aruba to set crucial World Cup qualifier against Suriname

Canada blast Aruba to set crucial World Cup qualifier against Suriname

Canada made short work of Aruba on Saturday night, rolling to a 7-0 triumph to set the stage for a showdown with Suriname on Tuesday. “Job done,” said Canada coach John Herdman, noting an intrasquad…

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Christine Sinclair nets 2nd Bobbie Rosenfeld Award with record-breaking year

Christine Sinclair nets 2nd Bobbie Rosenfeld Award with record-breaking year

Much has happened in the world since Christine Sinclair made soccer history in January en route to helping the Canadian women book their ticket to the Tokyo Olympics. The longtime Canada captain added to her…

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