Canada's men's national soccer team returned to home soil for the first time since their World Cup performance. Matthew Scianitti has more on the mood around the team, despite missing a few key pieces.
It is the first time we've seen the Canadian national men's soccer team since exiting their historic World Cup in the Round of 16 back in July, so what is the atmosphere like at camp with notable absences and after a summer where many members of the men's team made moves to new clubs? TSN's Matthew Scianitti has more.
It is the start of a new cycle for the Canadian men's national soccer team, and with the next World Cup four years away, Canada's team will be older. Head coach Jesse Marsch says that he needs his guys to maintain their fitness at a 'young 30' level, but also believes younger players will emerge and earn spots.
Canada performed well on home soil this past summer at the World Cup, and with several competitions ahead of them, the team says they expect to push for trophies at such events like the Gold Cup, and Copa America. Despite missing a number of players in the current international window, head coach Jesse Marsch and the team expect a strong showing.
Canada's men's national soccer team is at a level never seen in this country, not only from a strong showing at the World Cup, but also at previous competitions. Now returning to their club teams, Canadian players say that they are getting more respect world wide, and have gained a number of new fans.
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