The ESPN FC crew reacts to Canadian men's head coach Jesse Marsch's comments on the Folarin Balogun red card controversy and the perception of the United States on the global stage.
On Tuesday, the Canadian men's national team will play an exhibition match against the United States, but if history tells us anything, this encounter won't be a regular friendly.
After being held off the scoreboard for nearly two years, Jacob Shaffelburg pulled off the brace with a pair of goals as Canada dominated Peru in their International Friendly on Saturday.
2026 Canadian Men's Soccer Friendly: Canada vs. Peru
The Halifax Tides and Calgary Wild played to a scoreless draw Saturday in the Northern Super League as the Tides continued to jockey for the league’s fourth and final playoff spot.
Jacob Shaffelburg had a first-half brace to lead Canada to a dominant win over Peru in their International Friendly on Saturday. TSN's Soccer panel breaks down the game, who the stars were for Canada in the match, and if Liam Millar's recent play gives him a shot at starting over Tajon Buchanan.
CanMNT head coach Jesse Marsch breaks down how Canada has played so far in their first two matches during this international window, what stood out about how Jacob Shaffelburg looked against Peru, and preparing for their next game against the United States.
Jacob Shaffelburg discusses scoring two goals in Canada's win over Peru in their International Friendly on Saturday, and what it was like to score his second goal on a header.
Liam Millar discusses how Canada played in their win over Peru in their International Friendly on Saturday, and what it means to be involved on the scoresheet for the national team picking up an assist on both of Jacob Shaffelburg's goals.
In mid-August, the three people trying to define how Canada’s national soccer teams should play the game gathered in an office in Toronto’s Liberty Village for meetings that stretched over two days. TSN's Rick Westhead takes us behind the scenes of those conversations between Jesse Marsch, Casey Stoney and Kenneth Heiner-Møller as they shaped a plan to create a national style in playing soccer.
Daniel Jebbison heads a ball to Jacob Shaffelburg, who makes no mistake from the side of the box at the back post to make it 1-0 Canada.
Gianna Paul's deflected goal wins it for the Courage.
The Bear Paws Active Halftime Heroes program is all about celebrating the unsung heroes behind the game. Canadian men's national team goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau reveals the winners who have made a huge impact in their communities.
Ahead of Canada's match against Peru on Saturday, head coach Jesse Marsch revealed that all players are available, however striker Cyle Larin is a game-time decision after hurting his back in the weight room. Marsch also hinted at mass changes to the starting lineup from what we saw against Chile.
Canadian midfielder Nathan Saliba has made a smooth transition to LaLiga with Villarreal and he spoke about how the move to Spain has made him a better player while Samuel Piette described the growth he has seen from Saliba over the years.
The Canadian men’s national team will honour longtime central midfielder Samuel Piette before kickoff against Peru on Saturday. Piette spoke about how much he has enjoyed representing his country and is looking forward to playing in Montreal for only the second time with the national team.
Canadian men's national team head coach Jesse Marsch revealed that there was something that did prompt Promise David's fiery response following the final whistle against Chile last Saturday, but said the team is choosing to keep what transpired internal.
CanMNT forward Jonathan David discusses the motivation of the club to get over the hump and win a trophy, and he and defender Niko Sigur explain how the team can evolve as an attacking unit ahead of its friendly against Peru on Saturday.
Gab Marcotti and Shaka Hislop join Alexis Nunes on ESPN FC to react to Cristiano Ronaldo leaving Portugal's training camp.
Nathan Saliba has seen his role grow with the Canadian men's national team over the last few years and his elevated play for club and country has been rewarded with a move to Villarreal in LaLiga. His teammate in Spain, Tajon Buchanan spoke about how well he has adapted while Mathieu Choinière said Saliba has a high ceiling.
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