Roster Announcement
Canada announces 21-player roster for 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup
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Canada Soccer has named a 21-player squad for the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar, marking the nation's ninth appearance at the tournament. The team, led by coach Mike Vitulano, will compete in Group K against Uganda, France, and Chile from November 3 to 27. This expanded 48-team event offers Canada a chance to secure its first-ever win at the youth global competition.
Nicklas Bäckström returns to Tre Kronor after eight years
Swedish national team coach Sam Hallam has named his first roster of the season for the Finland Hockey Games, highlighting the return of veteran Nicklas Bäckström. The Brynäs forward, absent from Tre Kronor since the 2017 World Championship gold, expressed immediate enthusiasm for the call-up. The squad includes several debutants and aims to build momentum ahead of the 2026 Milano Olympics.
Canada roster set for 2025 CHL/USA Prospects Challenge
The Canadian Hockey League has selected 22 players eligible for the 2026 NHL Draft to represent Canada in the second annual CHL/USA Prospects Challenge. The two-game series against USA Hockey's National Team Development Program Under-18 Team will take place on November 25 in Calgary and November 26 in Lethbridge.