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    "title": "Canada Soccer\u2019s Men\u2019s U-16 National Team Announce Roster for International Matches in Costa Rica",
    "modified_at": "2026-10-27 18:54:01",
    "published_at": "2026-10-28 15:30:00",
    "url": "https://news.canadasoccer.com/canada-soccers-mens-u-16-national-team-announce-roster-for-international-matches-in-costa-rica",
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    "subtitle": "#CANM16 face Costa Rica and USA in Alajuela as the group builds toward Concacaf U-17 Qualifiers",
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    "body": "<p>Canada Soccer has named a 23-player squad for the Men&rsquo;s U-16 National Team&rsquo;s November camp in Costa Rica. Canada will face Costa Rica on 11 November and the United States on 14 November at the FCRF-Plycem Complex in Alajuela, Costa Rica. Both matches kick off at 10:00 local time (11:00 ET / 08:00 PT).</p><p>The window gives the 2010 age group two tests against regional opponents as it prepares for the next Concacaf U-17 Men&rsquo;s Qualifiers, the pathway to the annual FIFA U-17 World Cup.</p><blockquote>&quot;With this being our final camp before the U17 World Cup qualifiers in February, it&rsquo;s another valuable opportunity to work with the group and build on the progress we&rsquo;ve made so far. Facing two strong opponents will be a good test for our group as we look to continue improving as a team and ensure we&rsquo;re ready for the challenges in the coming months.&quot; - <strong>Mike Vitulano</strong>,<strong> </strong>Men&#039;s U-16 National Team Head Coach and Regional Excel Director</blockquote>\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n        data-component=\"image-zoom-popup\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-selector=\".release-content-image__image\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-i18n=\"data:application/json;base64,eyJEb3dubG9hZCI6IkRvd25sb2FkIn0=\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-views-event=\"Story Image View\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-download-event=\"Story Image Download\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-placement=\"content\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover\" style=\"width: 100%\">\n            <img\n                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class=\"release-content-image__caption\"></figcaption>\n    </figure>\n<h4 id=\"schedule\" >Schedule</h4>\n<div\n    class=\"table-container\"\n    style=\"\"\n>\n    <table\n        class=\"table table-bordered\"\n    >\n                            <tbody>\n                            <tr>\n                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>Date</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>Match</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>Kickoff</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>Venue</p></div></td>                                    </tr>\n                            <tr>\n                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>Wednesday, 11 November</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>Canada vs Costa Rica</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>10:00 local (11:00 ET)</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>FCRF-Plycem Complex, Alajuela</p></div></td>                                    </tr>\n                            <tr>\n                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>Saturday, 14 November</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>Canada vs USA</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>10:00 local (11:00 ET)</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>FCRF-Plycem Complex, Alajuela</p></div></td>                                    </tr>\n                        </tbody>\n            </table>\n</div>\n<h4 id=\"canm16-roster\" >CANM16 Roster</h4>\n<div\n    class=\"table-container\"\n    style=\"\"\n>\n    <table\n        class=\"table table-bordered\"\n    >\n                            <tbody>\n                            <tr>\n                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>Position</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>Name</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>Active Club</p></div></td>                                    </tr>\n                            <tr>\n                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default 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