Marsch's side will first host Ecuador, who are World Cup-bound after finishing second in Conmebol qualifiers behind defending champions Argentina. That match will be held at Toronto FC's BMO Field. There are two new faces in CanMNT camp: center back Alfie Jones and goalkeeper Owen Goodman.

WITH attention rightly focused on mounting US military threats against Venezuela, another significant development in neighbouring Ecuador has gone under the radar.Both are part of the same US project to reassert dominance over Latin America — a region Washington has long treated as its backyard,

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Canada has named a squad of 24 players for the November window, signalling an intent to both consolidate and experiment. Among the call-ups are returning veterans, including the likes of Junior Hoilett and Jonathan Osorio, as well as some new faces like Alfie Jones and Owen Goodman.

Canada welcome Ecuador to Toronto FC's BMO Field on Thursday, continuing preparations for co-hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The arrival near Latin America of the US Navy’s “most lethal combat platform” has put the spotlight on a fighting force that has a tough image but has been weakened by years of economic crisis.

Canada continued to look like a World Cup team capable of shutting down some of the world’s best in a 0-0 friendly draw against Ecuador on Thursday night. Ecuador are currently ranked 23rd in the world by FIFA and finished second in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying.