John Herdman, the Canadian coach has hand-picked players from clubs in eleven countries to don the soccer cleats for the three critical World Cup qualifiers. Some of the evaluated players were popular faces on the ESPNFC but only 25 made it to the list.
Suffice to mention that the Canadian soccer ball players have held a series of practices even though some players did not make it to the first practice. Some of the team members were in transit after playing in club matches the previous weekend.
The team had to overcome the schedule hurdles because they have to play three matches in three different countries within seven days. The first soccer ball game was between the Canadian team and the 76th Hondurans.
The Canadian men played host to the 11th-ranked Americans at Hamilton’s Hortons Field where they played the second r soccer. The team later flew to San Salvador to play against El Salvador at Estadio Cuscatlan.
Highlights of the Qualifiers Roster for FIFA World Cup 2022
The Hamilton soccer ball game was a massive success as it sold out in a few hours. The turnout was massive with about 24,000 spectators present and a spot on ESPNFC. However, due to the Covid-19 restrictions put in place, subsequent games are restricted to only 12,000 spectators at the stadium.
Suffice to mention that the 25-man FIFA World Cup 2022 Canadian roster includes many familiar faces. They include Captain Atiba Hutchinson, midfielders Samuel Piette and Jonathan Osorio, and goalkeeper Milan Borjan. It also features forwards Cyle Larin and Jonathan David.
The Canadian marquee man, Alphonso Davies, is conspicuously missing from the list. The 21-year old star fullback for Bayern Munich took a rain check due to an inflammation of the heart muscle, myocarditis. The health condition was diagnosed after he tested positive for Covid-19.
Additionally, St Johnstone midfielder, David Wotherspoon, did not make it to the list due to knee surgery. The status of the midfielder, Stephen Eustaquio, has also been confusing due to reports about his Covid-19 status. According to the report, Eustaguio tested positive for the coronavirus.
However, the Canada soccer team added him to the roster hoping he can join the national team for international windows and make waves on ESPNFC. Many bet365 soccer punters are currently wondering how the FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifying games will pan out as many renowned faces are absent from the list.
It is great to know that Defender Scott Kennedy has returned to the roster after surviving an injury. Thankfully, fans can check out soccer betting tips to see how the Canadian Qualifier roster will inform their prediction.
How March will define the Stakes in Soccer Ball at FIFA World Cup 2022
With March fast approaching and MLS clubs going on with their pre-season the stakes are getting higher. Herdman’s team has 16 non-North American players. Eight of them are from Major League Soccer. It also includes defender Doniel Henry, an unattached player, whose contract with Suwon Samsung Bluewings of South Korea already expired.
During its first two matches at the last round of CONCACAF soccer ball qualifying, Canada played ties with both the U.S and Honduras at Nashville and Toronto respectively. Canada currently tops the 8-team table with six games remaining.
On this table, Canada is ahead of Panama and Mexico with the teams having 4-2-2, 14 points, and the U.S with 4-1-3, 15 points. Suffice to mention that Canada has 4-0-4, 16 points, placing them ahead of the U.S, Mexico, and Panama.
By March, the top 3 countries that win the qualifying soccer ball will find their way to Qatar 2022 in a 4th-position team for an intercontinental playoff with a side from Oceania. It is worth mentioning that the Honduras match marks the return of the Canadian team to the Estadio Olimpico Metropolitano in San Pedro Sula.
It was at this place that the Canadian qualifying campaign for the 2014 World Cup ended in an 8-1 loss in October 2012. This event was streamed on the soccerstreams during the event. ESPNFC and other sports stations and platforms also reported the event.
Highlights of the Canadian 25-man Roster for World Cup Qualifiers
After thorough deliberation, Coach John Herdman has come up with a roster of players to participate in the three important World Cup qualifiers matches. The players have been drawn from different clubs across eleven countries.
Most of these players are familiar faces in the Canadian soccer team but some are new in the terrain. The highlights of names of players that made it to the list are highlighted below:
- Goalkeepers: Milan Borjan, Maxime Crepeau, Red Star Belgrade (Serbia), Los Angeles FC (MLS), Oldham Athletic (England), Jayson Leutwiler.
- Midfielders: FC Pacos de Ferreira (Portugal), Stephen Eustaquio, Atiba Hutchinson, KMSK Deinze (Belgium), Liam Fraser, Jonathan Osorio, Mark-Anthony Kaye, Besiktas (Turkey), Colorado Rapids (MLS) CF Montreal (MLS), Toronto FC (MLS), Samuel Piette
- Defenders: Doneil Henry, Derek Cornelius, Scott Kennedy, Panetolikos FC (Greece), Cristian Gutierrez, Alistair Johnston, Vancouver Whitecaps (MLS), Richie Laryea, Samuel Adekugbe, Nottingham Forest (England) Moreirense FC (Portugal), Steven Vitoria, SSV Jahn Regensburg (Germany).
- Forwards: Club Brugge KV (Belgium), Taejon Buchanan, Vancouver Whitecaps (MLS), Lucas Cavallini, Jonathan David, David (Junior0 Hoilett, Besiktas (Turkey), Reading FC (England), Liam Millar, Cyle Larin, Ike Ugbo, FC Basel (Switzerland), KRC Genk (Belgium).
How far will the Canadian team go? Will the team make it to the ESPNFC news this year with blazing victory? The gambling community eagerly waits to see how events will pan out over the next weeks before the FIFA World Cup 2022.
Punters can check out today football online to see soccer betting tips to help in their gambling adventures. Vitibet is another platform to explore odds and prediction opportunities. Overall, the outcome of the three qualifying games will determine whether or not the Canadian team will earn a spot in the World Cup 2022 Qatar or not.
It will also determine if punters can take a bet on them and whether or not they will make it to the ESPNFC headline news.
