Alphonso Davies, who needed dental work after taking a boot to the face on the weekend for Bayern Munich, is among the 23 players called up by interim head coach Mauro Biello for Canada's crucial Copa America qualifying playoff against Trinidad and Tobago.
The 50th-ranked Canadian men take on the 96th-ranked Soca Warriors on March 23 in Frisco, Texas, with the winner slotting into Group A alongside top-ranked Argentina, No.
33 Peru and No. 42 Chile at this summer's Copa America. It's a key outing for Canada, which is looking to face elite opposition in its buildup to co-hosting the 2026 World Cup.
It's also important for Biello, who is a candidate for the permanent coaching position. Canada was forced into the playoff after losing the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal in November to No.