The fact that Davies joined up with Jesse Marsch’s squad quelled some fears, but there are still major concerns over the fullback’s status with Canada’s World Cup opener com

Jonathan Osorio, making his 90th appearance with the Canadian national team, scored a second-half goal and Canada went on to defeat Uzbekistan 2-0 in a World Cup tune-up on Monday night. Osorio, who came into the match to start the second half,

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander headlines a group of 23 players who have committed to play for Team Canada over the next three summers. Jamal Murray and Andrew Wiggins were left off the roster.

DONEGAL’S Seamus Coleman will be in action this weekend as the Republic of Ireland face Canada in their final friendly of the international window. Coleman was in from the start for Ireland’s last outing against Qatar at the Aviva Stadium where they secured a narrow 1-0 win courtesy of a Nathan Collins header.

The Athletic invited the head coach of Canada's soccer team to watch Paul Maurice's Florida Panthers in action

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Other players to keep an eye on are midfielders Tajon Buchanan (who plays at Spanish side Villarreal) and veteran Stephen Eustáquio, who co-captains Canada and is a steady presence at Portuguese club Porto.