The Canadian Soccer Association (CSA) is set to name Jordi Fernandez as the new head coach of the Canadian Men’s National Soccer Team, according to an Associated Press (AP) source. The news comes after a long search for a new coach to lead the team into the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Fernandez, who is currently the head coach of the Toronto FC II, is a highly respected coach in Canada and has been credited with helping to develop some of the country’s top young talent. He has also had success in the USL Championship, leading Toronto FC II to the playoffs in 2018.
The CSA has been searching for a new head coach since October of 2019, when former coach John Herdman left to take over the England Women’s National Team. Since then, the CSA has conducted a thorough search for a new head coach, interviewing several candidates from around the world.
Fernandez is expected to bring an attacking style of play to the Canadian team, which should help to improve their chances of qualifying for the 2022 World Cup. He is also expected to focus on developing young talent, which could help to build a strong foundation for the future of the Canadian Men’s National Team.
The CSA is expected to make an official announcement regarding Fernandez’s appointment in the coming days. With his appointment, Fernandez will become the first Canadian-born head coach of the Canadian Men’s National Team in over 20 years.
It remains to be seen how Fernandez will fare as the head coach of the Canadian Men’s National Team, but his appointment is certainly an exciting development for Canadian soccer fans. With his experience and knowledge of the Canadian soccer landscape, he could be just the man to lead Canada to success in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers.
