Alphonso Davies Returns to Canada’s Men’s Soccer Team vs. Guatemala
Davies returns after recovering from a hamstring injury, and Canada will play for a Nations League Finals berth and 2027 Gold Cup spot.
- On Tuesday, head coach Jesse Marsch unveiled Canada's 23-player roster for the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals against Guatemala, featuring the return of captain Alphonso Davies.
- Winning this two-legged series secures a spot in the CONCACAF Nations League Finals in Los Angeles next March, with the winner qualifying for the 2027 CONCACAF Gold Cup.
- Following 'multiple incidents' during its October 5 qualifier against Suriname, Guatemala faces disciplinary measures as CONCACAF ordered the Guatemalan Football Association to close 25 per cent of its stadium.
- Goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau rejoins the squad after missing recent matches following his father's death, while the roster excludes injured starters Derek Cornelius, Alistair Johnston, and Cyle Larin.
- Canada visits Guatemala City on November 13 before hosting the second leg at Toronto's BMO Field on November 16. "This is an important window for us," Marsch said.
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Alphonso Davies returns to Canada’s men’s soccer team vs. Guatemala
Captain Alphonso Davies will be back in the fold when Canada's men's soccer team takes on Guatemala in the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals this month.
Alphonso Davies returns to Canada’s roster for games vs. Guatemala
Captain Alphonso Davies will be back in the fold when Canada’s men’s soccer team takes on Guatemala in the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals this month. The 26-year-old Bayern Munich defender is one of 23 players on the roster unveiled by head coach Jesse Marsch on Tuesday. Davies played limited minutes for the national team at […]
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