The Canadian women's national team is using the next two games against Denmark to work on things ahead of the 2026 Concacaf W Championship, which will also serve as qualification for both the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup and 2028 Olympic Games. Scoring has been an issue for the squad and it will be a major focus over the next few months.
Janine Sonis is being relied on for her experience in the Canadian women's national team and her move to full-back has triggered her offensive game. Head coach Casey Stoney and teammate Gabrielle Carle spoke about what Sonis brings to the team.
Canada will be playing against Denmark this Friday and Monday in preparation for the 2026 Concacaf W Championship, where Canada will compete for qualification to both the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup and 2028 Olympic Games. Head coach Casey Stoney spoke about the growth of the squad since she joined while defender Gabrielle Carle said playing a quality side like Denmark will serve as a good test.
18-year-old Kaylee Hunter turned heads at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup with her excellent play, including a hat trick she scored against France in the Round of 16. Head coach Casey Stoney discussed how she sees herself fitting into the senior squad.
Allysha Chapman has announced her retirement from international soccer and will earn her 100th cap for Canada as she is honoured during Monday's match against Denmark in Toronto. Head coach Casey Stoney reflected on the battles she had in the past playing against the fierce defender.
2026 Canadian Men's Soccer Friendly: USA vs. Canada
A goal from Justin Ellis lifted the United States over Canada’s men’s soccer team in a friendly. Canada’s squad suffered a costly injury, too, with vice-captain Stephen Eustaquio leaving the game after playing the final minutes of the first half with a collarbone injury. Canada finished the international window with a 2-1-0 record.
Coming off of a 1-0 loss to the United States, Canadian Luc de Fougerolles says he felt his team played better overall, and feels that they didn't deserve to lose. de Fougerolles also shared what he saw on the goal against, and what he thinks the group needs to do to comeback in games.
After a 1-0 loss to the United States, Canadian head coach Jesse Marsch says that his side has been missing some offensive finish as of late. Marsch was happy with the control, but feels the group still struggles when falling behind.
Philip Zinckernagel scored early in the second half, and Maren Haile-Selassie had a late goal and an assist as the Fire beat the Whitecaps in a matchup of former Bayern Munich teammates Robert Lewandowski and Thomas Müller.
Canada was missing a number of bodies in their loss to the United States, but aren't using that as an excuse as they search for offence. TSN's Matthew Scianitti and One Soccer's Kristian Jack share their thoughts on what is needed to change in order to get back into form for the Concacaf Nations League game next month against Guatemala.
Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo has issued an ultimatum, saying he will not return to the national team while Jorge Jesus is the coach, sources have told ESPN. Ronaldo left the national team squad after he was an unused substitute for a 2-1 win away to Norway in the Nations League on Sept. 27.
Lionel Messi scored a penalty in the 71st minute and added assists on goals from Nicolás Otamendi and Nico Paz, as the Argentina legend capped his international career in vintage form to lead his country to a win over Benin. The match was paused in the 10th minute as fans honoured Messi with a minute-long standing ovation.
Canada conceded their first goal of the international window, losing to the United States. TSN's Kevin Kilbane and Jim Brennan have more on how Canada was able to control much of the game, but couldn't find the back of the net while allowing a disappointing goal against.
Alex Freeman does a give and go with Justin Ellis, who puts it home while avoiding an offside to make it 1-0 United States.
TSN Soccer analysts Jim Brennan and Kelvin Kilbane join Camila Gonzalez to preview Canada's clash with the United States in an international friendly on Tuesday as CanMNT tries to go 3-0 in this window.
ESPN's Futbol Americas looks ahead to Tuesday's friendly between the United States and Canada and the heat Jesse Marsch has received for his comments about his home country.
ESPN's Futbol Americas discusses the expected emotions that will come from Lionel Messi's final match with Argentina as he retires from international competition.
Canadian men's national team head coach Jesse Marsch shares why Tajon Buchanan and Cyle Larin have both departed from training camp ahead of the upcoming match against the United States.
Canadian men's national team head coach Jesse Marsch was asked if the way things ended between him and U.S. Soccer in the past fuels his current passion for the rivalry between the two countries on the pitch.
Canadian men's national team members Dayne St. Clair and Tani Oluwaseyi, and head coach Jesse Marsch discuss the rivalry against the United States and why these matches hold extra meaning for Canada, which is looking to be recognized as a regional power in soccer.
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