Alphonso Davies’ return had been talked about all year, but after almost nine months out with an ACL tear suffered in the Nations League, it still felt unreal.

In fairness to Friday’s World Cup draw, lost amidst the absurdity was at least the predictable brilliance of Andrea Bocelli’s rendition of Nessun Dorma. Sadly, it opened the show meaning his powerful tones had no opportunity to salvage this train wreck of an afternoon.

Staring down World Cup-winner Hugo Lloris in the penalty shootout, Whitecaps forward Jayden Nelson never had a doubt. James Sharman speaks to the Canadian 'Caps player about his journey and mindset ahead of the MLS Conference Finals.

Who has found form? Who has lost form? Which player is grinding his way into contention for a start? James Sharman picks a Canadian starting XI based purely on recent performance as the World Cup draws closer.

Speak to any close observer of Team Canada’s men’s national team and there is one overriding sentiment that they can all agree on: Tajon Buchanan is back.

Goals, suddenly, are no longer in short supply, and the options available to Canada's Jesse Marsch have never been better. James Sharman explores the men's team's depth heading into a World Cup year.