Canada roster: 11 MLS players called for Australia, Colombia friendlies | OneFootball

By MLSsoccer staff

Canada head coach Jesse Marsch has named 11 MLS players to his 24-man roster for October friendlies against Australia and Colombia as preparations continue for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

GOALKEEPERS (3)

DEFENDERS (7)

MIDFIELDERS (10)

FORWARDS (4)

MLS call-ups are bolded above.

October friendlies

After clean-sheet victories against European sides Romania and Wales, Canada return home to face Australia at CF Montréal's Stade Saputo before taking on Colombia at New York Red Bulls' Sports Illustrated Stadium.

Currently ranked a program-best No. 26 in the FIFA World Rankings, Canada will look to continue their rise against two opponents that have already clinched World Cup qualification.

"September was a really important step forward for our group," Marsch said. "It was not just the results, but the way we carried ourselves in tough environments and proved we can compete with high-quality opponents.

"The belief and momentum we built in Europe will be important to carry into October, and I know the players are excited for the chance to play in front of a sold-out crowd in Montréal.”

MLS call-ups

Dayne St. Clair (Minnesota United FC) and Maxime Crépeau (Portland Timbers) figure to battle for the starting goalkeeper role.

Toronto FC midfielder Jonathan Osorio returns to the CanMNT after missing out on the September window, while Vancouver Whitecaps FC’s Ali Ahmed looks to build on his first international goal against Romania.

Nashville SC winger Jacob Shaffelburg and LAFC midfielder Mathieu Choiniére are called up after helping their sides clinch Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs spots. Chicago Fire FC center back Joel Waterman joins amid the Eastern Conference playoff race.

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