There Canadian Team is experiencing one of the best moments in its history. After their first qualification in 1986, the Reds had to wait 36 ​​years to return to the World Cup. And although they were unable to get past the group stage, in the current Copa América they are taking their revenge and are already in the semi-finals. In this context, it should be noted that The MLS factor has a lot to do with it…

In 2007, Major League Soccer hosted Toronto FC. Then came the Vancouver Whitecaps in 2011 and CF Montreal in 2012. This competition for Canadian teams was the first step for the growth of local players. “When we expanded our network, we set a goal to help Canada qualify for the World Cup. But the goal was to help grow the sport across the country, and through our three clubs and Canada Soccer, we're seeing the benefits of that.”said Commissioner Don Garber.

The development with the landing of MLS on Canadian soil has several tabs to open. For example, it has professionalized the entire football system at the general level. This has led to the creation of youth academies for clubs and other elite formations in the North American country. who will face Lionel Messi's Argentina this Tuesday.

The hard data also speaks for itself. That is, 14 players from the current Copa America squad come from MLS. Additionally, Maxime Crépeau, Alphonso Davies, Moïse Bombito and Jacob Shaffelburg began their careers as professionals in the U.S.-based league,

Another key point is that Jesse Marscha former player and former manager of two MLS clubs, joined the team thanks to significant financial contributions from the owners of the three Canadian clubs participating in the tournament. And that's already making history!