The progress of the Canadian men’s national team over the last few years has been nothing but immense. Following Gold Cup group stage exits in 2011 and 2013, as well as disappointing quarter-final defeats in 2017 and 2019, John Herdman has propelled this Canada side to the 2021 Gold Cup semifinals while playing some of the most attractive football the program has seen in years.
Canada’s 2-0 win over Costa Rica in the quarter-finals on Sunday has been touted as one of the best performances in the history of the men’s national team. A dominant display in Arlington, Texas has now set up a mouth-watering clash with Mexico in the last four.