Toronto FC Players Start for Canada Against Mexico

During this FIFA international window, coach Jesse Marsch has selected Richie Laryea and Jonathan Osorio to start for Canada as they face Mexico in this international friendly. Canada had planned to play two friendlies, having already won the first against the United States.

Now, they are facing Mexico, with Toronto FC players starting the match. This is a great moment for the TFC players, representing their country in these friendlies.

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Representing Their Country in Friendlies

In the previous match against the United States, both players started on the bench. While they did get some minutes, they were not part of the starting lineup, as Marsch had a different tactical plan that didn’t initially include these players.

However, Richie Laryea was subbed on early, as Alistair Johnston suffered an injury, forcing Laryea to enter the match in the 25th minute. He played the remainder of the game, making a significant impact.

On the other hand, Jonathan Osorio played just 23 minutes, entering in the 67th minute for Stephen Eustaquio. Despite limited minutes, he contributed to Canada’s 2-1 victory over the United States. Now, as they face Mexico, they are hoping for another positive result.

Canada continues to be one of the most relevant national teams in recent years, surprising many with the quality of their players, which has developed over time. This foundation was built around stars like Alphonso Davies and Jonathan David, who began to shine in European football, helping to pave the way for more Canadian players to move abroad.

This match against Mexico will be the last one for Jonathan Osorio and Richie Laryea before they return to Toronto FC. They are expected to rejoin the team to compete in MLS, where John Herdman’s squad faces a tough schedule in the final stretch of the season.

Their next match is on September 14 against Austin FC, where they will be looking for a win to keep accumulating points and push for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Just a few days later, on September 18, they will face Columbus Crew, showing how difficult their calendar is. And that’s not even mentioning the Canadian Championship final against Vancouver FC, which takes place at the end of the month. It will be a very tough match, given that it is the final of the tournament.