Hastings, de Guzman named to Best XI

Canadians Richard Hastings and Julian de Guzman were both named to the CONCACAF Gold Cup Best XI (all-tournament team). Hastings was recognized as one of four defenders while de Guzman was recognized as one of four midfielders. Paul Stalteri, meanwhile, was an honourable mention. The players were re…

Canadians Richard Hastings and Julian de Guzman were both named to the CONCACAF Gold Cup Best XI (all-tournament team). Hastings was recognized as one of four defenders while de Guzman was recognized as one of four midfielders. Paul Stalteri, meanwhile, was an honourable mention.



The players were recognized on Saturday, one day before the 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup final in Chicago, IL. The final pits Mexico against the United States. Mexico defeated Guadeloupe in the semi-final while the United States defeated Canada.



2007 CONCACAF GOLD CUP™ All-Tournament Team

Best XI

GK: Franck GRANDEL (GLP);

DF: Felipe BALOY (PAN), Richard HASTINGS (CAN), Frankie HEJDUK (USA), Carlos SALCIDO (MEX);

MD: Walter CENTENO (CRC), Julian DEGUZMAN (CAN), Pablo MASTROENI (USA), Pavel PARDO (MEX);

AT: Carlos PAVON (HON), Blas PEREZ (PAN).



Honourable Mentions

GK: Jose Francisco PORRAS (CRC);

DF: Jorge Samuel CABALLEROS (HON), Paul STALTERI (CAN);

MD: DaMarcus BEASLEY (USA), Jose Andres GUARDADO (MEX);

AT: Jocelyn ANGLOMA (GLP), Landon DONOVAN (USA).

Paulo Senra

Chief Communications & Content Officer | Chef des communications et du contenu, Canada Soccer

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