James Sharman

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James Sharman

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How Jesse Marsch could use Gold Cup to experiment with Canadian roster

With this summer’s Concacaf Gold Cup being the last opportunity for the World Cup 2026 co-hosts to play genuinely competitive matches, that could impact how Canadian national team coach Jesse Marsch builds his squad for the June tournament.

Fallout from Alphonso Davies' injury an unnecessary mess with no winners

Canadians 'buzzing' as Nations League test begins at site of Gold Cup glory

As the Canadian men’s national team prepares for its Nations League semifinal vs. Mexico, the squad held its first training session in Los Angeles at the site of the program’s last trophy 25 years ago. A good omen, perhaps?

Crepeau or St. Clair? A CPL keeper weighs in on debate for Canadian No. 1

The debate on who should be the No. 1 keeper for the Canadian men’s national team is raging on, so I asked someone with genuine knowledge of the position to provide an expert opinion on who should be the first choice, Maxime Crepeau or Dayne St. Clair?

Marsch, Stoney represent new, united Canada Soccer: 'One nation, one team'

Opportunity to crack World Cup roster is open for Canadian forwards in MLS

Major League Soccer kicked off this past weekend, and there are some Canadian forwards who simply must enjoy breakthrough campaigns if they want to crack the World Cup squad next year.

Cavalry FC's Wheeldon Jr. is making waves. So when will others take notice?

As the CPL continues to work on developing future stars, results such as Cavalry FC's win over Mexican club Pumas UNAM in the Concacaf Champions Cup only serve to strengthen the reputation of the league, including coaches like Tommy Wheeldon Jr.

Why Vancouver FC's focus on player development is key to larger strategy

How assistant Mauro Biello is helping Canada elevate to new brand of soccer

When Jesse Marsch took over the Canadian men’s national team in the spring of 2024, one of his first moves as head coach went under the radar but has proven to be incredibly valuable. That was retaining Mauro Biello as assistant coach.