Canada's historic run to the semifinals of the 2024 CONCACAF Cup is an achievement that has not only created a stir in the country, but has also given new impetus to the future of Canadian soccer. The historic moment is expected to be an important point in the development of Canadian soccer, inspiring the entire country to push the sport forward, team manager Mahy said after the game.
Mahy is proud of the team's performance and hopes that this achievement will inspire more Canadians to get involved in soccer. He emphasized, "We hope to inspire to this country and hopefully grow the sport in Canada. I hope this moment is remembered because it changed the trajectory of the sport in Canada." Mahy believes that this semi-final experience will inspire more young people to take up soccer and stockpile more talent for the future of Canadian soccer.
However, Mahy is also cognizant of the fact that Team Canada has more work to do if it is to truly establish itself in the world of soccer. We are building some high-level teams," he noted. But we still have a lot of work to do in order to become a strong team that can make plays in the biggest moments and the biggest games." According to Mahy, developing more young Canadian-born players, improving the overall quality of the players and strengthening the leadership of the team are the main tasks facing Canadian soccer today.
In terms of developing young players, Mahi emphasized, "Physically, mentally and ball-wise, we must find a way to develop players faster." He hopes to help young players reach higher levels in a shorter period of time through scientific training methods and advanced teaching concepts. At the same time, Mahi also encourages current players to play a bigger role on and off the court and become role models and leaders for younger players.
Mahy is confident about the future of Canadian soccer. He noted, "When we play against the top teams in the world like Argentina and France, you can see the speed and power that the best players show in the game, and that's what we need to work on." Mahy believes that with continued dedication and hard work, Canadian soccer will be able to achieve even greater success in the world of soccer.
Additionally, as Canada approaches the 2026 World Cup, which it will co-host, Mahy sees a huge boost for Canadian soccer from the event. He said, "The hosting of the World Cup will provide us with a great opportunity to showcase the strength and appeal of Canadian soccer. We look forward to showcasing our talent and passion to the world on this stage."
