The Importance of CONCACAF Nations League for Canada

[Rintaran]

by Robert Brown

Canada coasted through the CONCACAF Nations League qualifiers with ease. The Canadians quickly disposed of the US Virgin Islands, Dominica, St. Kitts and Nevis and French Guiana by a combined 18-1 scoreline.

Although the opposition was relatively weak, John Herdman’s troop displayed their goal-scoring prowess.

The CONCACAF Nations League presents a bonafide opportunity for Team Canada to compete against the best in the CONCACAF region.

The inaugural competition spans through September 2019 to March 2020. Canada is in a group with proven CONCACAF opponents in the United States and Cuba. Due to the introduction of the Nations League, Team Canada has the opportunity to partake in meaningful matches, effectively replacing friendlies. In the same breath, these games will be a measuring stick against the premier sides in North America.

This competition presents a unique opportunity to John Herdman and his players. A group stage consisting of 3 teams is a new concept for team Canada and Herdman himself. In this relegation/promotion style tournament, Canada will be put to the test from day one. Each and every game is of the utmost importance. One bad match can derail Canada’s success in the tourney.

Canada begins the CONCACAF Nations League with a hotly contested matchup against Cuba. Cuba may not be a fierce side in the CONCACAF circuit, however, they have experienced varied success in the past. Although they failed to qualify for the 2017 Gold Cup, Cuba displayed their resiliency with consecutive trips the Quarterfinals in 2013 & 2015.

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[umpiredice]

Anyone know the date for the match in Cuba? I'm thinking of going.

[Blackdude]

22 hours ago, umpiredice said:

Anyone know the date for the match in Cuba? I'm thinking of going.

June 23.

[BuzzAndSting]

1 hour ago, Blackdude said:

June 23.

I think he’s referring to the Nations League game in the fall.

[gator]

I'm waiting for confirmation of the date as well, I intend on going, last match there was lots of fun!