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Association | Canadian Soccer Association | ||
Confederation | CONCACAF (North America) | ||
Head coach | Mauro Biello | ||
Top scorer | Rob Friend (12) | ||
FIFA code | CAN | ||
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The Canada U-23 men's national soccer team or the Canada Olympic soccer team represents Canada in international soccer at this age level and is controlled by the Canadian Soccer Association, the governing body for soccer in Canada.[1]
Unlike UEFA member associations that use U-21 regional competitions as Olympic qualifying, as a member of CONCACAF, Canada's U-23 team competes in regional qualifying in the same year as the summer Olympics and its call-ups are traditionally only limited to players under 23 years of age.
Known for his vocal antics on the touchline, Nick Dasovic led Canada through Olympic qualifying in 2008, drawing Mexico 1–1 and helping to eliminate the heavily favoured Mexican side in the process. After a highly promising 5–0 win over Guatemala on a night when Mexico had to better that result against Haiti but could only win 5–1, Canada fell to the United States 3–0 in the semifinal, losing out on a spot in Beijing at the Olympics that summer. Canada recovered to defeat Guatemala in the third-place playoff, a rematch of their first-round game, winning on penalties (5–3) after a scoreless draw through 120 minutes.
Tony Fonseca led Canada to an opening game 0–0 draw against El Salvador. Following this, Canada stunned the United States 2–0, contributing to their surprising early elimination on home soil. Canada disappointed in their final group stage game with a 1–1 tie versus Cuba, setting up a more difficult semi-final for them against Mexico, which they would lose 3–1.
It was announced in August 2015 that Canada head coach Benito Floro would be in charge of the Olympic team. The final squad for qualification was announced on September 18, 2015.[2]
March 19 2020 CONCACAF Olympic qualifying | Canada ![]() | 2–0 | ![]() | Guadalajara, Mexico |
13:30 | Buchanan ![]() |
Report | Stadium: Estadio Jalisco Referee: Fernando Guerrero (Mexico) |
March 22 2020 CONCACAF Olympic qualifying | Haiti ![]() | 0–0 | ![]() | Zapopan, Mexico |
16:00 | Report | Stadium: Estadio Akron Referee: Juan Gabriel Calderón (Costa Rica) |
March 25 2020 CONCACAF Olympic qualifying | Honduras ![]() | 1–1 | ![]() | Guadalajara, Mexico |
19:30 | Cornelius ![]() |
Report | Maldonado ![]() |
Stadium: Estadio Jalisco Attendance: César Ramos (Mexico) |
March 28 2020 CONCACAF Olympic qualifying | Mexico ![]() | 2–0 | ![]() | Guadalajara, Mexico |
21:00 | Antuna ![]() Vásquez ![]() |
Report | Stadium: Estadio Jalisco Referee: Juan Gabriel Calderón |
The following 20 players were named to the squad for the 2020 CONCACAF Men's Olympic Qualifying Championship.[3] Caps and goals as of March 28, 2021, after the game against Mexico.
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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1 | 1GK | James Pantemis | (1997-02-21) February 21, 1997 (age 25) | 7 | 0 | ![]() |
18 | 1GK | Matthew Nogueira | (1998-03-18) March 18, 1998 (age 24) | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
19 | 1GK | Sebastian Breza | (1998-03-15) March 15, 1998 (age 24) | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
2 | 2DF | Zachary Brault-Guillard | (1998-12-30) December 30, 1998 (age 23) | 4 | 0 | ![]() |
3 | 2DF | Zorhan Bassong | (1999-05-07) May 7, 1999 (age 23) | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
4 | 2DF | Diyaeddine Abzi | (1998-11-23) November 23, 1998 (age 23) | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
5 | 2DF | Derek Cornelius | (1997-11-25) November 25, 1997 (age 24) | 7 | 1 | ![]() |
13 | 2DF | Marcus Godinho | (1997-06-28) June 28, 1997 (age 25) | 4 | 0 | ![]() |
16 | 2DF | Callum Montgomery | (1997-05-14) May 14, 1997 (age 25) | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
6 | 3MF | Michael Baldisimo | (2000-04-13) April 13, 2000 (age 22) | 5 | 0 | ![]() |
8 | 3MF | David Norman Jr. | (1998-05-31) May 31, 1998 (age 24) | 9 | 0 | ![]() |
10 | 3MF | Aidan Daniels | (1998-09-06) September 6, 1998 (age 24) | 8 | 0 | ![]() |
14 | 3MF | Ryan Raposo | (1999-03-05) March 5, 1999 (age 23) | 4 | 0 | ![]() |
17 | 3MF | Patrick Metcalfe | (1998-11-11) November 11, 1998 (age 23) | 4 | 0 | ![]() |
20 | 3MF | Lucas Dias | (2003-01-18) January 18, 2003 (age 19) | 4 | 0 | ![]() |
7 | 4FW | Tajon Buchanan | (1999-02-08) February 8, 1999 (age 23) | 4 | 2 | ![]() |
9 | 4FW | Charles-Andreas Brym | (1998-08-08) August 8, 1998 (age 24) | 4 | 0 | ![]() |
11 | 4FW | Ballou Tabla | (1999-03-31) March 31, 1999 (age 23) | 4 | 0 | ![]() |
12 | 4FW | Mohamed Farsi | (1999-12-16) December 16, 1999 (age 22) | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
15 | 4FW | Theo Bair | (1999-08-27) August 27, 1999 (age 23) | 8 | 1 | ![]() |
The following players have been called up within the last 12 months and are still eligible at U23 level.
Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
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DF | Thomas Meilleur-Giguère | (1997-11-13) November 13, 1997 (age 24) | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
2020 CONCACAF Men's Olympic Qualifying Championship |
FW | Kris Twardek | (1997-03-08) March 8, 1997 (age 25) | 4 | 0 | ![]() |
2020 CONCACAF Men's Olympic Qualifying Championship |
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Year | Result | Position | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | |
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Did not qualify | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 16 | ||||||||
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7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 10 | |||||||||
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5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | |||||||||
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3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | |||||||||
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5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | |||||||||
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4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||
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5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 10 | |||||||||
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4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||
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Total | – | 0/9 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 43 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 51 | 56 |
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Fourth place | 4th of 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | |
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Group stage | 7th of 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | |
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Total | Fourth place | 2/7 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 12 |
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