Jonathan David headlines Canada Soccer’s roster for upcoming friendlies

Jonathan David headlines the 26-man roster for Canada’s upcoming international window.

The Canadian men’s national soccer team is set to host Tunisia and Iceland in two friendlies at BMO Field in Toronto next week.

“There’s a real excitement in this group right now and playing at home in Canada is something the players never take for granted,” Canada manager Jesse Marsch said in a statement. “Our fans have been incredible, and we’re calling on them to come out, fill BMO Field, and be part of what we’re building as we head towards the World Cup.”

David, who has five goals in 28 Serie A matches for Juventus this season, is the most prominent name on the roster.

However, the roster for this international window is more about a big name not listed. National team captain Alphonso Davies remains out after recently suffering a torn muscle in his right thigh while playing in the Champions League for Bayern Munich.

It’s believed Davies will be ready for the World Cup in June, but it’s been a tough 12 months of injuries for him after he tore his ACL playing for Canada last March.

Canada’s roster for upcoming friendlies

Here’s the full roster for the friendlies against Iceland (March 28) and Tunisia (March 31):

Forwards: 

Jonathan David (Juventus)

Daniel Jebbison (Preston North End, on loan from Bournemouth)

Cyle Larin (Southampton, on loan from Mallorca)

Tani Oluwaseyi (Villarreal)

Bim Pepple (Plymouth Argyle)

Jacen Russell-Rowe (Toulouse)

Midfielders: 

Ali Ahmed (Norwich City)

Tajon Buchanan (Villarreal)

Mathieu Choiniere (Los Angeles FC)

Marcelo Flores (Tigres)

David “Junior” Hoilett (Swindon Tone)

Ismael Kone (Sassuolo)

Liam Millar (Hull City)

Jonathan Osorio (Toronto FC)

Nathan Saliba (Anderlecht)

Defenders: 

Derek Cornelius (Rangers, on loan from Marseille)

Luc de Fougerolles (Dender, on loan from Fulham)

Richie Laryea (Toronto FC)

Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty (Red Bull New York)

Kamal Miller (Portland Timbers)

Ralph Priso (Vancouver Whitecaps)

Niko Sigur (Hajduk Split)

Joel Waterman (Chicago Fire)

Goalkeepers:

Maxime Crepeau (Orlando City)

Owen Goodman (Barnsley, on loan from Crystal Palace)

Dayne St. Clair (Inter Miami)