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Akindele: 'It's a special time' for Canada's national team

The FC Dallas attacker feels the Reds are on the way up with new coach Octavio Zambrano bringing several new players into the squad

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FRISCO, Texas — With Canada in a pattern of underachieving in recent years, it seemed the enthusiasm that should've been surrounding the national team was missing.

After all, this is a country where the game is growing, where three MLS teams have put down serious roots toward building academies, where grassroots support has helped lead to a nascent pro league and the women's team regularly boasted of success both on the field and in fan and marketing support.