Canada announces roster for upcoming FIFA World Cup™ Qualifiers

Canada needs only one point from its remaining two fixtures in Group D of CONCACAF Round 2 of FIFA World Cup™ qualifying to clinch first place in the pool and secure an entrance into Round 3.

The Canadian coaching staff has elected to make three changes to the squad that took part in the 7:0 win over St. Lucia and the 0:0 draw with Puerto Rico in October.

Nineteen-year-old Matt Stinson has earned his first call-up to the Men’s National Team following a number of impressive performances for Toronto FC.

Should Stinson feature in either of the upcoming games he will be the first teenager to have represented Canada in a FIFA World Cup™ Qualifier since Jaime Peters achieved the feat in 2004.

Veteran midfielder Patrice Bernier has been recalled to the squad following an extended absence due to injury.

Since his return to fitness, Bernier has been logging regular minutes for Llyngby Boldklub in the Danish Superliga.

Canada will hope to enjoy the benefits of familiarity in the upcoming matches as 10 players on the current roster have featured in all three camps during Round 2 of FIFA World Cup Brazil™ qualifying.

Canada

1- GK- Lars Hirschfeld | NOR / Vålerenga Fotball
​2- FB- Nik Ledgerwood | GER / SV Wehen Wiesbaden
​3- FB- Mike Klukowski | TUR / Manisaspor
​5- CB- Adam Straith | GER / FC Energie Cottbus
​6- M- Julian de Guzman | CAN / Toronto FC
​7- M- Matt Stinson | CAN / Toronto FC
​8- M- Will Johnson | USA / Real Salt Lake
​9- F- Tosaint Ricketts | ROM / FC Politehnica Timişoara
​10- F- Simeon Jackson | ENG / Norwich City FC
​11- M- Josh Simpson | TUR / Manisaspor
​12- M- Jonathan Beaulieu-Bourgault | GER / SC Preußen Münster
​13- FB- Ante Jazić | USA / Chivas USA
​14- F- Dwayne De Rosario | USA / DC United
​15- CB- David Edgar | ENG / Burnley FC
​16- F- Olivier Occean | GER / SpVgg Greuther Fürth
​17- LB- Ashtone Morgan | CAN / Toronto FC
​20- M- Patrice Bernier | DEN / Lyngby Boldklub
​22- GK- Kenny Stamatopoulos | SWE / AIK Fotbol

Canada A-Z

Name | Birthyear | Hometown | Active start in soccer
​Beaulieu-Bourgault, Jonathan | 1988 | Île Bizard, QC, CAN | Lac St-Louis
​Bernier, Patrice | 1979 | Brossard, QC, CAN |
​de Guzman, Julian | 1981 | Scarborough, ON, CAN | Wexford
​De Rosario, Dwayne | 1978 | Scarborough, ON, CAN |
​Edgar, David | 1987 | Kitchener, ON, CAN |
​Hirschfeld, Lars | 1978 | Edmonton, AB, CAN |
​Jackson, Simeon | 1987 | Mississauga, ON, CAN | Clarkson
​Jazić, Ante | 1976 | Bedford, NS, CAN | Bedford Hearts
​Johnson, Will | 1987 | Toronto, ON, CAN & Chicago, IL, USA |
​Klukowski, Mike | 1981 | Oshawa, ON, CAN |
​Ledgerwood, Nik | 1985 | Lethbridge, AB, CAN |
​Morgan, Ashtone | 1991 | Toronto, ON, CAN | West End United
​Occean, Olivier | 1981 | Brossard, QC, CAN | Brossard
​Ricketts, Tosaint | 1987 | Edmonton, AB, CAN |
​Simpson, Josh | 1983 | Victoria, BC, CAN |
​Stamatopoulos, Kenny | 1979 | Markham, ON, CAN | Markham Lightning
​Stinson, Matt | 1992 | Toronto, ON, CAN | Armour Heights SA
​Straith, Adam | 1990 | Victoria, BC, CAN | Bays United SC

Canada Staff

Head of Delegation / Chef de délegation : Victor Montagliani
​Head Coach / Entraîneur-chef : Stephen Hart
​Assistant Coach / Entraîneur adjoint : Tony Fonseca
​Goalkeeper Coach / Entraîneur des gardiens : Paul Dolan
​Video Coordinator / Vidéaste : Victor Mendes
​Team Manager / Gérant d’équipe : Morgan Quarry
​Equipment Manager / Gérant de l’équipement : Mike Moretto
​Equipment Assistant / Adjoint de l’équipement : Ryan Bedic
​Doctor / Docteur : Dr. Reg Peters
​Physiotherapist / Physiothérapeute : Ted Tilbury
​Physiotherapist / Physiothérapeute : Dave Foley