The Canada U-23 men's national soccer team (also known as Canada Olympic soccer team) represents

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in international

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at this age level. They are overseen by the

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, the governing body for

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. Unlike

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member associations that use U-21 regional competitions as

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qualifying, as a member of

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, Canada's U-23 team competes in regional qualifying in the same year as the

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and its call-ups are traditionally only limited to players under 23 years of age.

History

2008 qualifying

Known for his vocal antics on the touchline,

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led Canada through Olympic qualifying in 2008, drawing

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1–1 and helping to eliminate the heavily favoured Mexican side in the process. After a highly promising 5–0 win over

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on a night when Mexico had to better that result against

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but could only win 5–1, Canada fell to the

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3–0 in the semifinal, losing out on a spot in

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at the

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that summer. Canada recovered to defeat

in the third-place playoff, a rematch of their first-round game, winning on penalties (5–3) after a scoreless draw through 120 minutes.

2012 qualifying

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led Canada to an opening game 0–0 draw against

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. Following this, Canada stunned the

2–0, contributing to their surprising early elimination on home soil. Canada disappointed in their final group stage game with a 1–1 tie versus

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, setting up a more difficult semi-final for them against

, which they would lose 3–1.

2016 qualifying

It was announced in August 2015 that Canada head coach

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would be in charge of the Olympic team. The final squad for qualification was announced on September 18, 2015.

Results & fixtures

2021

Players

Current squad

The following 20 players were named to the squad for the 2020 CONCACAF Men's Olympic Qualifying Championship. ''Caps and goals as of March 28, 2021, after the game against

.''

Recent call-ups

The following players have been called up within the last 12 months and are still eligible at U23 level.

Competitive record

Summer Olympics

Pan American Games

Honours

* CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Tournament ** Runners-up:

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References

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