Canada Soccer’s Men’s National Team (CANMNT) has announced the squad for their crucial November window matches. This includes an international friendly against Ecuador and a rematch with Venezuela, following the team’s impressive quarterfinal appearance in the 2024 Copa América.
Key Matches Scheduled
The upcoming matches are significant for the CANMNT as they prepare for the FIFA World Cup year. The first match against Ecuador, currently ranked 23rd by FIFA, will take place on Thursday, November 13, at BMO Field in Toronto. Following that, the team will face Venezuela, ranked 50th by FIFA, on Tuesday, November 18, at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Coaching Remarks
Jesse Marsch, head coach of the MEN’s National Team, emphasized the importance of these matches for the team’s growth. “This is one of our final windows before the FIFA World Cup, and it will be crucial that we finish this year strong,” he stated. He expressed eagerness to showcase the team’s progress in front of Canadian fans.
Squad Composition
- Goalkeepers:
- Maxime Crépeau (Portland Timbers)
- Owen Goodman (Huddersfield Town, loan from Crystal Palace)
- Dayne St. Clair (Minnesota United FC)
- Defenders:
- Zorhan Bassong (Sporting Kansas City)
- Derek Cornelius (Rangers FC, loan from Olympique de Marseille)
- Alfie Jones (Middlesbrough FC)
- Richie Laryea (Toronto FC)
- Kamal Miller (Portland Timbers FC)
- Niko Sigur (Hadjuk Split)
- Joel Waterman (Chicago Fire)
- Midfielders:
- Ali Ahmed (Vancouver Whitecaps FC)
- Tajon Buchanan (Villarreal CF)
- Mathieu Choinière (LAFC, loan from Grasshopper Zurich)
- Stephen Eustáquio (FC Porto)
- Junior Hoilett (Hibernian FC)
- Ismaël Koné (U.S. Sassuolo Calcio, loan from Olympique de Marseille)
- Jayden Nelson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC)
- Jonathan Osorio (Toronto FC)
- Nathan Saliba (R.S.C. Anderlecht)
- Forwards:
- Theo Bair (Lausanne-Sport, loan from AJ Auxerre)
- Jonathan David (Juventus FC)
- Promise David (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise)
- Cyle Larin (Feyenoord, loan from RCD Mallorca)
- Tani Oluwaseyi (Villarreal CF)
- Training Player: Marcelo Flores (Tigres UANL)
Recent Achievements
CANMNT has seen significant success over 2025. They have achieved a record of six wins, four draws, and two losses. Recently, the team reached its highest-ever FIFA ranking at 26 in September. They also celebrated historic victories in Europe against Romania and Wales.
Broadcast Information
Fans can watch both matches live on TSN, RDS, and OneSoccer. The matches will also be available through the fuboTV Canada platform and online at OneSoccer.ca. Comprehensive coverage will be available across Canada Soccer’s digital platforms, utilizing the hashtag #CANMNT.
