The bandwagon is rolling. Canada is looking good in men’s football.
Yes, you did hear that right!
For close observers the only surprise is the pace of development. Many comfortably expected the upward trajectory, but with a relatively inexperienced squad and a rookie international manager, most wondered if current World Cup qualification wasn’t a campaign too soon.
Not so long ago optimism tended to manifest itself in the hope that a fourth place finish in the Octagonal might be possible, leading to a play-off against an equal from another confederation.
No-one expected an unbeaten run through the first six matches of qualification, especially considering two were away at regional heavyweights, Mexico and the USA.