Canada Soccer

CANADA

GK- Milan Borjan | SRB / FK Crvena zvezda (Red Star Belgrade)

GK- Tom McGill | ENG / Brighton & Hove Albion FC

GK- Dayne St. Clair | USA / Minnesota United FC

CB- Moïse Bombito | USA / Colorado Rapids

CB- Scott Kennedy | GER / SSV Jahn Regensburg

CB- Zachary Mcgraw | USA / Portland Timbers

CB- Steven Vitória | POR / GD Chaves

CB- Dominick Zator | POL / Korona Kielce

FB- Samuel Adekugbe | TUR / Galatasaray SK

FB- Zachary Brault-Guillard | CAN / CF Montréal

FB- Richie Laryea | CAN / Toronto FC

FB- Kamal Miller | USA / Inter Miami FC

M- Ali Ahmed | Vancouver Whitecaps FC

M- Stephen Eustáquio | POR / FC Porto

M- Victor Loturi | SCO / Ross County FC

M- Jonathan Osorio | CAN / Toronto FC

M- David Wotherspoon | Unattached / sans club

F- David Junior Hoilett | ENG / Reading FC

F- Charles-Andreas Brym | NED / FC Eindhoven

F- Lucas Cavallini | MEX / Club Tijuana

F- Liam Millar | SUI / FC Basel

F- Jacen Russell-Rowe | USA / Columbus Crew

F- Jacob Shaffelburg | USA / Nashville SC

Canada fell 2-0 to the United States in the final of the CONCACAF Nations League, the second edition of a tournament which replaced international friendlies in the region and put another trophy in the mix for men's national teams.

But in the moments after the loss, a frustrated John Herdman, the Canadian men's coach since 2018, challenged the country's soccer organization to be better as it prepares to co-host the men's World Cup in 2026.

"We've got to get serious about winning a World Cup [in 2026]. When you play at home you get a chance to win it," Herdman said in reference to Canada Soccer, which has undergone a complete overhaul of its leadership.

"We've brought a World Cup to our country and we're not serious about winning it," he added, his voice rising. "And you see how close that team is tonight. Tactically, we were there. Chances, shots, we were there. The margins were so tight tonight, so tight. We've got to get real. We've got to get real. And quick.

"Because these players, they deserve it. They deserve their shot. The country deserves it. All the people that worked to bring it [the World Cup to Canada] deserve the shot. Let's get after it. We're close."

Canada captain Atiba Hutchinson calls an end to his distinguished playing career Sunday. He's looking to leave with a trophy.

The 40-year-old midfielder has already said goodbye to his longtime Turkish club team, via a social media post this week saying: "Thank you Besiktas, forever in my heart."

He will close his Canadian chapter at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas where the 47th-ranked Canadian men take on the 13th-ranked U.S. in the CONCACAF Nations League final. The winner lifts a cup and collects a cheque worth around US$1 million.

20:30 PM EST

Location:

Allegiant Stadium,Paradise, Nevada

Notes:

• Canada defeated Panama 2-0 in their semi final
• USA defeated Mexico 3-0 in their semi final

Sunday is D-Day for the Canadian men's national team. A win in the Concacaf Nations League final on Sunday would clinch the program's first trophy in 23 years, and it would be even sweeter knowing it came against the U.S. in Las Vegas. A victory would not only be a crowning achievement for this group of players, it would also be a massive boost looking ahead to a home World Cup in 2026.

Jonathan David had a goal and an assist while Alphonso Davies also scored to help lift Canada to a 2-0 victory over Panama in the semifinals of the 2022-23 Concacaf Nations League Finals on Thursday evening at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The win sends Canada to Sunday’s Final where they will attempt to win their first Concacaf title since the 2000 Concacaf Gold Cup.

19:00 EST

Referee:

Juan Gabriel Calderón Pérez (Costa Rica)

Location:

Allegiant Stadium,Paradise, Nevada

Notes:

• Winner goes on to Play the winner of Mexico v USA in the final
• Panama undefeated in CONCACAF Nations League group stage