Canada U-20 men's national soccer team
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Canada U-20 men's national soccer team, also known as Canada
Under-20s or Canada U-20s, is the youth club for national soccer in Canada. It plays a large role in the development of Canadian soccer, and is considered to be the feeder team for the Canada men's national soccer team
. The team has qualified for 8 out of 16 FIFA U-20 World Cup
s and five of the last six, and their best result came in 2003 where they reached the Quarter-finals.
The team also competes in the CONCACAF U20 Tournament, and many of its members are former
FIFA U-17 World Cup
participants. Will Johnson was among the veterans of the side to take part in the 2008 CONCACAF Olympic qualifying tournament.
3–1. The next time the team qualified for a World youth Championship was in 1985, in the USSR, again they came last in their group with only one point. In the 1987 WYC in Chile, Canada's Under-20 soccer team put up a good effort scoring four goals, and tying Italy, however they still did not manage to get out of the group stage.
(as the event was known until 2005) in a row, Canada made it past the group stage. The team progressed to the second round ater a 2–1 win against Hungary in which a young Dwayne De Rosario
scored a goal. They lost the round of 16 game against Spain 2–0.
After missing the tournament in 1999, Canada qualified for Argentina 2001
after winning the qualifying tournament based on home soil in Vancouver
, British Columbia
. At the finals, they finished last and were eliminated from a group including Brazil, Germany and Iraq.
Canada once again appeared in the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship in United Arab Emirates
. They qualified to the round of 16 where they blanked Burkina Faso 1–0, and in a rematch against 1997 conquerors Spain, Canada lost in the quarter finals. Iain Hume
scored three goals for Canada including a direct free kick against Spain while Atiba Hutchinson
was an impressive performer in midfield.
s in the Netherlands, Canada were eliminated in the group stage after tying once and losing twice. One bright side of the tournament was Jaime Peters
' and Marcel De Jong
's goals.
In the build-up to the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup
, as the tournament came to be known, Canada's defeated Brazil in the first game of a three game series, winning 2- in front of 14 000+ at Commonwealth Stadium
in Edmonton
on May 19, 2006. David Edgar
and Will Johnson scored and Stephen Lumley made goal-line clearance to preserve Canada's first win over a Brazilian men's team at any level. Canada lost the remaining two matches 3–1. Despite an impressive run in friendlies leading up to the competition, Canada went winless in first round play without scoring a goal on home soil.
Head coach:
Valerio Gazzola
(On loan from Genoa)
Joshua Mathis
Football at the Jeux de la Francophonie
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
Under-20s or Canada U-20s, is the youth club for national soccer in Canada. It plays a large role in the development of Canadian soccer, and is considered to be the feeder team for the Canada men's national soccer team
Canada men's national soccer team
The Canada men's national soccer team represents Canada in international soccer competitions at the senior men's level. They are overseen by the Canadian Soccer Association and compete in the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football .Their most significant...
. The team has qualified for 8 out of 16 FIFA U-20 World Cup
FIFA U-20 World Cup
The FIFA U-20 World Cup, until 2005 known as the FIFA World Youth Championship, is the world championship of football for male players under the age of 20 and is organized by Fédération Internationale de Football Association...
s and five of the last six, and their best result came in 2003 where they reached the Quarter-finals.
The team also competes in the CONCACAF U20 Tournament, and many of its members are former
FIFA U-17 World Cup
FIFA U-17 World Cup
The FIFA U-17 World Cup, founded as the FIFA U-16 World Championship, later changed to the FIFA U-17 World Championship and known by its current name since 2007, is the world championship of association football for male players under the age of 17 organized by Fédération Internationale de Football...
participants. Will Johnson was among the veterans of the side to take part in the 2008 CONCACAF Olympic qualifying tournament.
1976–1996
Canada's Under-20 soccer team was created in 1976 as Canada's response to the newly created World youth Championship. The team failed to qualify for the inaugural tournament in 1977 in Tunisia, but they qualified for the following tournament two years later in Japan. They finished last in their group with two points, but they did manage to defeat PortugalPortugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
3–1. The next time the team qualified for a World youth Championship was in 1985, in the USSR, again they came last in their group with only one point. In the 1987 WYC in Chile, Canada's Under-20 soccer team put up a good effort scoring four goals, and tying Italy, however they still did not manage to get out of the group stage.
1997–2004
In 1997, after failing to qualify for four World Youth ChampionshipsWorld Youth Championships
The World Youth Championships can refer to:* IAAF World Youth Championships in Athletics* FIFA World Youth Championship, now known as the FIFA U-20 World Cup* World Youth Chess Championship - An annual youth chess competition....
(as the event was known until 2005) in a row, Canada made it past the group stage. The team progressed to the second round ater a 2–1 win against Hungary in which a young Dwayne De Rosario
Dwayne De Rosario
Dwayne Anthony De Rosario is a Canadian soccer player who currently plays for D.C. United in Major League Soccer. He also plays for the Canadian national team.-Early career:...
scored a goal. They lost the round of 16 game against Spain 2–0.
After missing the tournament in 1999, Canada qualified for Argentina 2001
2001 FIFA World Youth Championship
The 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship took place in Argentina between June 17 and July 8, 2001. The 2001 championship was the 13th contested. The tournament took part in six cities, Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Mendoza, Rosario, Salta, and Mar del Plata...
after winning the qualifying tournament based on home soil in Vancouver
Vancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
, British Columbia
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
. At the finals, they finished last and were eliminated from a group including Brazil, Germany and Iraq.
Canada once again appeared in the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates, abbreviated as the UAE, or shortened to "the Emirates", is a state situated in the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia on the Persian Gulf, bordering Oman, and Saudi Arabia, and sharing sea borders with Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and Iran.The UAE is a...
. They qualified to the round of 16 where they blanked Burkina Faso 1–0, and in a rematch against 1997 conquerors Spain, Canada lost in the quarter finals. Iain Hume
Iain Hume
Iain Edward Hume is a Scottish-born Canadian international soccer player who plays as a striker for Preston North End FC.Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, Hume plays internationally for Canada.-Tranmere Rovers:...
scored three goals for Canada including a direct free kick against Spain while Atiba Hutchinson
Atiba Hutchinson
Atiba Hutchinson is a professional Canadian soccer player who plays for PSV Eindhoven in the Dutch Eredivisie.-Club career:...
was an impressive performer in midfield.
2005–Present
In the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship2005 FIFA World Youth Championship
The 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship took place in The Netherlands between 10 June and 2 July 2005. The 2005 championship was the 15th contested.- Venues :- Qualification :The following 24 teams qualified for the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship...
s in the Netherlands, Canada were eliminated in the group stage after tying once and losing twice. One bright side of the tournament was Jaime Peters
Jaime Peters
Jaime Bryant Peters is a Canadian soccer player of Grenadian descent who plays as a right winger for Football League One club Bournemouth on loan from Ipswich Town. He has also played 26 times for Canada.- Career :...
' and Marcel De Jong
Marcel De Jong
Marcel de Jong is a Canadian football player of Dutch descent who currently plays for Bundesliga side FC Augsburg.-Club career:...
's goals.
In the build-up to the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup
2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup
The 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup was the sixteenth edition of the FIFA U-20 World Cup , hosted by Canada from June 30 to July 22, 2007. Argentina defeated Czech Republic in the title game by the score of 2–1, thus managing a back-to-back world title, its fifth in the past seven editions, and sixth...
, as the tournament came to be known, Canada's defeated Brazil in the first game of a three game series, winning 2- in front of 14 000+ at Commonwealth Stadium
Commonwealth Stadium (Edmonton)
Commonwealth Stadium is a sports stadium located in the Norwood Area of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, primarily used by the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. The stadium is owned and operated by the City of Edmonton.- History :...
in Edmonton
Edmonton
Edmonton is the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta and is the province's second-largest city. Edmonton is located on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Capital Region, which is surrounded by the central region of the province.The city and its census...
on May 19, 2006. David Edgar
David Edgar (footballer)
David Edward Edgar is a Canadian football player who currently plays for Championship side Burnley. He can play as a centre back, right back, left back or defensive midfielder.-Early life:Edgar was born to Eddie Edgar and Christine Edgar...
and Will Johnson scored and Stephen Lumley made goal-line clearance to preserve Canada's first win over a Brazilian men's team at any level. Canada lost the remaining two matches 3–1. Despite an impressive run in friendlies leading up to the competition, Canada went winless in first round play without scoring a goal on home soil.
Current U-20 national team members
Players called to Florida training camp in December 2010 and for matches against the USA in Boca Raton.Head coach:
Valerio Gazzola(On loan from Genoa)
Recent call-ups
All call-ups updated to August 17, 2010.Joshua Mathis
Staff
- Head Coach … Valerio Gazzola
- Assistant Coach … Mark Watson
- Goalkeeper coach … Djamel Laarabi
- Athletic Therapist … Jared Postance
- Athletic Therapist … Dave Foley
- Manager … Morgan Quarry
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FIFA U-20 World Cup record
1977 – Did not Qualify 1979 – Round 1 1981 – Did not Qualify 1983 – Did not Qualify 1985 – Round 1 1987 – Round 1 1989 – Did not Qualify 1991 – Did not Qualify 1993 – Did not Qualify 1995 – Did not Qualify 1997 – Round of 16 1999 – Did not Qualify 2001 – Round 1 2003 – Quarter-finals 2005 – Round 1 2007 – Round 1 2009 – Did not QualifyHonours
CONCACAF U-20 ChampionshipCONCACAF Under-20 Championship
The CONCACAF Under-20 Championship is the second longest running international association football event in the North America, Central America and the Caribbean region, CONCACAF, and is the qualification tournament for the FIFA U-20 World Cup. The format of the tournament has undergone changes...
- Winners (2): 1986, 1996
Football at the Jeux de la Francophonie
Football at the Jeux de la Francophonie
The football tournament in the Jeux de la Francophonie occurs every four years. It is contested by French speaking nations and usually involves the use of youth national teams.-Statistics:-Performances by Countries:-External links:*...
- Winners (2): 1989Football at the 1989 Jeux de la FrancophonieEach nation brought their under-20 teams to compete in a group and knockout tournament. The top teams and the best second placed team advanced to the knockout stage of the competition. Canada won the tournament after a 4-1 win against the host nation Morocco....
, 1997Football at the 1997 Jeux de la FrancophonieEach nation brought their under-20 teams to compete in a group and knockout tournament. The top teams and the best second placed team advanced to the knockout stage of the competition. Canada won the tournament after a penalty shootout with Congo.-Group A:...