With Larin adding offensive punch, Canada prepares for Jamaica at Gold Cup
GLENDALE, Ariz. — After making headlines for all the wrong reasons, Canadian soccer star Cyle Larin is hoping his return to the Canadian national soccer team will lead to some positive news.
Larin trained for the first time with Canada on Monday after being added to the Canadian roster in advance of Thursday’s Gold Cup quarter-final against Jamaica at the University of Phoenix Stadium.
Canada could make up to six roster changes after finishing second in Group A behind Costa Rica but only brought in Larin to the 23-man squad, sending Raheem Edwards back to Toronto FC.
“Obviously, I want to play,” Larin told The Canadian Press at the team’s hotel on Tuesday afternoon. “My goal is to play and it’s to score goals and help the team win. I just have to come in here and work hard to get that position and to go on the field and score. I think the guys have done very well together. I just think I can bring a different piece and help the team by scoring goals.”