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CANMNT DEFEAT USA TO SECURE CONCACAF NATIONS LEAGUE 3RD PLACE FINISH
Canada’s Men’s National Team secured a 2-1 victory over the United States in the Concacaf Nations League third-place match on 23 March, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. This win marked Canada’s first back-to-back victories against the U.S. in 40 years.
Tani Oluwaseyi opened the scoring for Canada with his first international goal, assisted by Ali Ahmed. The U.S. equalized through Patrick Agyemang before halftime. In the second half, Jonathan David netted the decisive goal, again set up by Ahmed.
Despite the early injury of captain Alphonso Davies, Canada showcased depth and resilience that will be crucial as the team builds toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup. CANMNT will have another chance at a trophy at this summer’s Concacaf Gold Cup.
CANADA SOCCER AND INFINITY RECORDS TAP BOI-1DA TO BE FIRST NATIONAL TEAMS MUSIC AMBASSADOR
Canada Soccer announced two new philanthropic programs as the Federation continues to build its fundraising efforts through the Canada Soccer Foundation. In partnership with Infinity Records, both organizations announced that 4x Diamond selling, Grammy award-winning Canadian producer and songwriter, Boi-1da will be Canada Soccer’s first National Teams Music Ambassador, which will include work on the new philanthropic program Perfect Pitch.
Perfect Pitch is a music collaboration that will be creatively directed and executive produced by Boi-1da, aiming to unite Canadian talent and soccer fans globally. Infinity will release a series of anthems that celebrates the passion for both music and soccer across the country as Canada prepares to co-host FIFA World Cup 26™.
CANADA SOCCER MAKES UPDATES TO CANADARED PROGRAM
Canada Soccer also introduced an updated version of its CanadaRED fan club program, which has been enhanced to become a fan engagement and annual giving fund that will directly support the Canada Soccer Foundation. CanadaRED will serve as the exclusive platform for fans and supporters to access Canada Soccer’s FIFA World Cup 26™ ticket allotment lottery. The tiered program is designed to recognize Canada Soccer donors and fans by aligning contribution levels with exclusive benefits. To learn more about the CanadaRED program visit foundation.canadasoccer.com.
CANADA SOCCER HOSTS ANNUAL REFEREE CAMP IN OTTAWA
Referees from across Canada gathered in Ottawa on 16-17 March for the National Referee Camp, a preseason camp that integrates fitness testing, technical training, and classroom education to ensure readiness for the upcoming professional season.
The camp brought together 85 referees, including FIFA and National match officials. It also featured two elite development streams—one for men and one for women—designed to cultivate emerging talent. Over the weekend, referees underwent practical, technical, and physical evaluations, providing officiating directors with critical insights into their preparedness. This year, a key emphasis was placed on preparing referees for the launch of the Northern Super League (NSL), Canada’s inaugural professional women’s soccer league, set to kick off on April 16.
Referees at the camp valued the opportunity to receive instruction from top educators and refine their officiating techniques. Vasyl Dzikh, a Men’s Elite Program assistant referee, emphasized the importance of the training provided at the national level.
As the NSL’s inaugural season approaches, referees are committed to ensuring their performance meets the demands of the professional game. With an emphasis on skill development and officiating excellence, Canada’s referees are looking to have a major impact on the sport.
CANWNT ANNOUNCE MATCH AGAINST USA IN THE ALLSTATE CONTINENTAL CLÁSICO
Canada Soccer has announced that its Women’s National Team will face the U.S. Women’s National Team in the Allstate Continental Clásico on Wednesday, 2 July 2025 at Audi Field in Washington, D.C. This fixture, scheduled just one day after Canada Day, falls within the FIFA June/July international window and presents a valuable opportunity for Canada to test themselves against the world ranked number one.
With 66 past encounters, the United States is Canada’s most historic opponent, with the rivalry dating back to 1986; the same year that Canada Soccer’s Women’s National Team program was established. CANWNT will be looking to end a long-standing streak, as their last victory on American soil came on November 11, 2000. This upcoming match is a pivotal opportunity for Canada and marks the first meeting between the two teams under head coach Casey Stoney.
In their most recent meeting on 9 April 2024, during the SheBelieves Cup in Columbus, Ohio, the two nations played to a 2-2 draw, with Canada narrowly falling in the penalty shootout.
NEW CANADIAN SHIELD TOURNAMENT TO BE PLAYED THIS SUMMER IN TORONTO
This June, four men’s national soccer teams will go head-to-head in The Canadian Shield, a new four country international tournament to take place in Canada, celebrating the global game. The new tournament will also prepare the teams for the biggest tournament in the world, to be hosted in North America next summer with six of those matches to be held in Toronto.
Matches will be held on June 7 and 10 at BMO Field, featuring the men’s national soccer teams for Canada, Ukraine, Côte d’Ivoire and New Zealand, and is being presented by MLSE, SPORTFIVE, and MIB Sport Agency.
The Canadian Shield will take place over two days, June 7 and 10 during the summer FIFA window, with two double headers hosted at BMO Field and a tournament champion crowned. The matches featuring Canada (ranked 31st in the world), Ukraine (ranked 25th), Côte d’Ivoire (ranked 46th) and New Zealand (ranked 89th) will be sold as double headers, with tickets for each day giving access to both games.
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