Canada Roster - Ten MLS Players Included for Concacaf Nations League Match vs. Suriname
Nine Regulars and One Newcomer to Face Suriname
The Canadian national team roster has been revealed before their match against Suriname in the Concacaf Nations League. The squad features ten players from Major League Soccer (MLS) clubs. Head coach John Herdman has called up nine regular players from the team's recent World Cup qualifying campaign, along with one newcomer.
MLS Players Lead Canada Roster
The MLS players called up to the Canada roster are:
- Milan Borjan (Vancouver Whitecaps)
- Alistair Johnston (CF Montreal)
- Kamal Miller (CF Montreal)
- Samuel Piette (CF Montreal)
- Tajon Buchanan (New England Revolution)
- Richie Laryea (Toronto FC)
- Jonathan Osorio (Toronto FC)
- Junior Hoilett (Vancouver Whitecaps)
- Lucas Cavallini (Vancouver Whitecaps)
These players have been instrumental in their respective MLS clubs' success this season and will be expected to provide leadership and quality for the Canadian national team.
One Newcomer Included
The newcomer to the Canada roster is defender Callum Montgomery of FC Cincinnati. Montgomery has impressed for his club this season and has earned a call-up to the national team for the first time.
Canada Aiming for Concacaf Nations League Group Win
Canada is currently top of their Concacaf Nations League group, with two wins from two matches. A win against Suriname would put them in a strong position to qualify for the knockout stages of the competition.
The match against Suriname will be played on June 11th in Vancouver, British Columbia.