It’s a big day for the Canadian men’s national team program today with two important games on tap.
Olympic qualifying
At 4 p.m. PT, Canada’s U-23 national team continue to chase their Olympic dreams when they take on the United States in the third place match of CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying. The winner of this match will move on to face Colombia in a one-match playoff for a spot at the Rio 2016 Olympics.
The ‘Caps are represented on the U-23 squad by striker Caleb Clarke and Whitecaps FC 2 (WFC2) centre back Jackson Farmer. Whitecaps FC Residency graduate Ben Fisk is also on the team.
Can the boys continue their Road to Rio? Tune in live on TLN or online at CanadaSoccerTV.
The future is now
The senior men’s national team are also in action today as they face African Cup of Nations finalists Ghana at RFK Stadium in Washington, DC.
Though this is a friendly match, it offers an exciting look into the future for the men’s program. A number of fresh faces have been called into camp, including a trio of Whitecaps FC youngsters. 20-year-old defender Sam Adekugbe and 19-year-old midfielders Marco Bustos and Kianz Froese will all be looking to impress head coach Benito Floro.
They’re not the only recent additions. Queens Park Rangers attacking talent Junior Hoilett has also joined the fold, as well as Glasgow Rangers midfielder Fraiser Aird.
This is a crucial chance for Floro to evaluate his options with one month until the massive World Cup qualifier against Honduras on Friday, November 13 at BC Place.
Kickoff is set for 4:30 p.m. PT, with a live stream available at CanadaSoccerTV.
