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Canada’s ‘Camp Poutine’ kickstarts a World Cup year with a long-term eye
- Marsch kicks off Camp Poutine in California to begin Canada’s World Cup year with a focus on homegrown talent.
- The camp, held outside FIFA windows, tests domestic players who may be without European club minutes before June.
- Tiago Coimbra, 21, is highlighted as a breakout CPL talent earning a first senior call-up.
- The camp includes young prospects like Noah Abatneh and Shola Jimoh alongside experienced internationals.
- Marsch emphasizes long-term development over immediate World Cup results.
- The January camp is named Camp Poutine as a nod to Canada’s domestic soccer pathways.
- Marsch leverages Europe connections to place players in fresh destinations for growth.
- The camp acts as a bridge from CPL and MLS academies to the CanMNT senior team.
- Jesse Marsch frames the initiative as national responsibility for sport development.
- The 17 January friendly against Guatemala serves as a key test for emerging talents.
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