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World Cup 2026 countdown: 11 questions facing Canada, Jesse Marsch

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Canadian soccer predictions: David signs in England, Whitecaps win treble

These are incredibly exciting times with the World Cup kicking off in just 14 months, so one can be forgiven for getting carried away. With that in mind, let’s have some fun and try to predict what lies ahead for Canadian men’s soccer.

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

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

With Alphonso Davies suffering a serious knee injury while on national team duty, Canada Soccer was the target of accusations from his agent and threats of legal action from his club. But until we hear from the Canadian captain, only one thing is certain: It’s all so unnecessary.

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

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

At a Canada Soccer event on Monday that felt like an unofficial kick-off for the 2026 World Cup, national team coaches Jesse Marsch and Casey Stoney were on hand and showing a united front — a hopeful sign of the organization’s new direction.

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?

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

James Sharman spoke to Vancouver FC president Rob Friend about the CPL club’s philosophy of providing a development pathway for younger talent with the long-term goal of capitalizing on player transfers in the global market.