Toronto FC's Richie Laryea to Captain Canada Against Guatemala in Soccer Friendly
Richie Laryea leads a mix of veterans and young players in a developmental friendly to assess World Cup roster candidates and give experience to uncapped Canadians.
- On Saturday, Toronto FC fullback Richie Laryea will captain a developmental Canada side against Guatemala in Los Angeles, leading a blend of veterans and youth at BMO Stadium.
- Jesse Marsch said the California camp roster splits into three groups: World Cup roster candidates, players on the bubble, and young talent, mostly out-of-season, North America-based players.
- Canada controlled much of the match, recording 57 per cent possession, outshot Guatemala 12, and Marsch substituted Malik Henry, Matteo de Brienne, Luka Gavran in the final 10 minutes.
- The Canada team gained momentum after its first match since Nov. 18, with coach Jesse Marsch calling it an earned win and a 'pretty complete performance' from many new players.
- Looking ahead, Canada’s schedule includes two games in Toronto during the March 23-31 international window, Uzbekistan on June 1 in Edmonton, and a final warmup June 5 in Montreal.
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Toronto FC's Richie Laryea to captain Canada against Guatemala in soccer friendly
Toronto FC fullback Richie Laryea will captain a developmental Canada side against Guatemala in Saturday's soccer friendly in Los Angeles. Given the Canadian men's camp in Irvine, Calif., did not fall during a FIFA international window, coach Jesse Marsch opted for players out of season, with all but one based in North America. Laryea, who also captained Canada in the third-place playoff loss to No. 16 Uruguay at the 2024 Copa America, will lea…
Canada and Guatemala will sustain in a vibrant international friendly as part of their preparation for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The match will be held on Saturday, January 17 at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California (United States), starting at 21:00 hours in Guatemala City (10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT). Do you want to know on which channel to see the encounter from your country? Below, we detail all the transmission options to follow it from yo…
Toronto FC’s Richie Laryea to captain Canada against Guatemala in soccer friendly – 105.9 The Region
Toronto FC fullback Richie Laryea will captain a developmental Canada side against Guatemala in Saturday’s soccer friendly in Los Angeles. Given the Canadian men’s camp in Irvine, Calif., did not fall during a FIFA international window, coach Jesse Marsch opted for players out of season, with all but one based in North America. Laryea, who also captained Canada in the third-place playoff loss to No. 16 Uruguay at the 2024 Copa America, will lead…
Toronto FC’s Richie Laryea to captain Canada against Guatemala in soccer friendly
Toronto FC fullback Richie Laryea will captain a developmental Canada side against Guatemala in Saturday's soccer friendly in Los Angeles. Given the Canadian men's camp in Irvine, Calif., did not fall during a FIFA international window, coach Jesse Marsch opted for players out of season, with all but one based in North America. Laryea, who also captained Canada in the third-place playoff loss to No. 16 Uruguay at the 2024 Copa America, will lead…
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