As the Canadian men's soccer team gears up for the World Cup, here's how things stand in qualifying
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Short-handed Canada digs deep to battle Ecuador to scoreless draw
Jesse Marsch, the head coach of Canada’s men’s soccer team, leaned into the fourth official’s ear to plead his hopeless case.
Canada remains 'hopeful' to play friendly vs. Venezuela despite heightening geopolitical tensions
Jesse Marsch, the head coach of Canada’s men’s soccer team, is less than certain about next week’s friendly against Venezuela in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., given heightening tensions between Venezuela and the United States.
Alfie Jones brings Canadian ancestry, defensive skill to shore up Canadian men's soccer team
A poignant history has led Alfie Jones to a surprising present with Canada’s men’s soccer team, the thinnest thread of connection now feeling more like gravity’s pull.
Canadian soccer player Alistair Johnston faces longer injury layoff after hamstring surgery
Canadian international fullback Alistair Johnston underwent hamstring surgery Tuesday after suffering a setback in his return from injury.
Goalkeeper Owen Goodman living his dream as he finally begins his journey with Canadian men's soccer team
Owen Goodman feels as though he’s always been Canadian. To play for the men’s national soccer team, he needed to prove it.
Canada soccer head coach Jesse Marsch calls in Marcelo Flores, Alfie Jones for November camp
Canada head coach Jesse Marsch has called Tigres winger Marcelo Flores and Middlesbrough centre back Alfie Jones into camp for the November international window.
Chelsea's Joao Pedro says helping team matters more than goals
Chelsea striker Joao Pedro said he was relieved to end his goal drought but not overly concerned about his numbers, insisting that team success is his priority after netting the winner in Saturday's 1-0 Premier League win at Tottenham Hotspur.