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Thank you MLS. USMNT Set to Face Canada in Nashville with pair of MLS-Heavy Rosters |
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Photo Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
The USMNT will play its second and host its first Concacaf FIFA World Cup Qualifying 2022 match on Sunday as they face Canada at Nashville SC’s Nissan Stadium (8 p.m. ET, FS1 / UniMás / TUDN). The Stars and Stripes have a quick turnaround as they will be fresh off a trip to face El Salvador in San Salvador on Thursday. With both rosters featuring the best and brightest each country has to offer, the United States and Canada squads are laden with MLS talent. Following his recent success with the Eastern Conference-leading New England Revolution and at the 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup, 2021 MLS All-Star Game, goalkeeper Matt Turner will look to build on his seven previous caps. Several MLS homegrown stars have also received the call, as NYCFC’s James Sands , FC Dallas’ Ricardo Pepi and Atlanta United’s George Bello and Miles Robinson have seen their national team stock rise in recent months. The Canadian side includes 11 MLS players on the preliminary 26-man roster with Nashville SC defender Alistair Johnston looking to make the squad against the U.S. at his home stadium. Additionally, Canada will field a number of MLS regulars including and Toronto FC’s Richie Laryea, Colorado Rapids’ Mark-Anthony Kaye, CF Montréal’s Samuel Piette and Vancouver Whitecaps’ Maxime Crépeau and Lucas Cavallini. All eyes will be on Vancouver Whitecaps academy product Alphonso Davies, currently playing with Bayern Munich, as well as New England Revolution’s young star, Tajon Buchanan, who has played a key role in the Revs success this season, helping them to the top spot in Eastern Conference as of this week. |