#CANM16 squads named for first time since 2015
Canada Soccer has announced two rosters composed of 45 Canadian players from across the globe to compete in consecutive camps this month. With the announcement of the annual FIFA Men’s U-17 World Cup beginning in 2025, Canada Soccer is investing in preparing the 2026 Men’s U-17 cycle through projects for the 2009 age group, in 2025.
The first event will see Canada participate in a UEFA youth development tournament in Poland from 8-18 May with matches scheduled against Egypt on 13 May, Ireland on 15 May and Poland on 18 May. The second event will be a 16-team Friendly Tournament hosted by the Guadeloupe FA against opponents determined by a draw, with double game days on 28 and 29 May, followed by two placement matches on 30 and 31 May.
“Bringing a group of U-16 players together so early prior to the U-17 World Cup qualifiers is another statement by our organization in its commitment to investing further in the development of our high-potential youth players. We are also very fortunate to have been invited by both UEFA and the Guadeloupe FA which has made it possible to navigate club scheduling conflicts and still bring two full squads into their first Youth National Team experience.” – Andrew Olivieri, Canada Soccer’s Men’s Youth Excel Director
The announcement of both squads marks the first time Canada Soccer’s Men’s U-16 National Team has gathered since 2015.
CANADA’S POLAND SQUAD
Adamson, Demitre – Toronto FC Academy / Defender
Allen, Devon Jr – Toronto FC Academy / Defender
Belfon, Quinton – Toronto FC Academy / Defender
Budd, Raffi – Bristol Rovers Academy / Midfielder
Chukwu, John – Toronto FC Academy / Defender
Crooks-Foster, Jahziye – Toronto City SC / Forward
Delgado, Diago – Vitória S.C. Academy / Forward
Del Rio Pineiro, Santiago – Valencia CF Academy / Forward
Goghavala, Niall – Blackburn Rovers Academy / Forward
Heywood, Ethan – Reading FC Academy / Defender
Hoffmeister Pandolfo, Gabriel – CF Montréal Academy / Goalkeeper
Kapor, Stefan – Toronto FC Academy / Defender
Kerr, Kervon – Toronto FC Academy / Forward
Laroche, Xavier – Levante UD Academy / Forward
Lettieri, Christopher – Pescara Calcio International Academy / Midfielder
Lourenço, Vincente – GD Estoril Praia Academy / Midfielder
Omoregbe, Edwin – Toronto FC Academy / Defender
Orphanos, Stamati –Temporarily Unattached / Goalkeeper
Rickert, Connor – Marbella FC Academy / Midfielder
Rizzo, Matteo – FC Utrecht Academy / Midfielder
Williams, Ty – Toronto FC Academy / Defender
Wood, Niko – SC Heerenveen Academy / Midfielder
CANADA’S GUADELOUPE SQUAD
Arana Veliz, Patrick – CF Montréal Academy / Defender
Arkhurst, Leon – CF Montréal Academy / Defender
Badwal, Manav – Vancouver Whitecaps FC Academy / Defender
Bejaoui, Aiden – Vancouver Whitecaps FC Academy / Defender
Bitte-Essoukan, Olivier – CF Montréal Academy / Midfielder
Breton, Eloi – CF Montréal Academy / Midfielder
Brown, Tyler – Vancouver Whitecaps FC Academy / Forward
Campagna, Liam – Vancouver Whitecaps FC Academy / Midfielder
Chahal, Isaiah – Vancouver Whitecaps FC Academy / Goalkeeper
Fakiyesi, Seyi – Atlanta United Academy / Defender
Gormley, Sean – Inter Miami CF Academy / Defender
Keita, Samsy – CF Montréal Academy / Goalkeeper
Kiede, Prince – CF Montréal Academy / Midfielder
Kim, Jayden – Vancouver Whitecaps FC Academy / Defender
Lachhab, Zacky – CF Montréal Academy / Forward
Marhong, Dionte – Club Atlético River Plate Academy / Defender
Parker, Van – Real Salt Lake Academy / Forward
Pascal, Raphael – CF Montréal Academy / Midfielder
Rheault, Lucas – CF Montréal Academy / Defender
Rogers, Sam – Vancouver Whitecaps FC Academy / Goalkeeper
Sewell, Ryder – Vancouver Whitecaps FC Academy / Forward
Simon, Devonte – Toronto FC Academy / Forward
Zalewski, Zachary – Columbus Crew Academy / Forward
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