Joshua Kloke

🇨🇦 A campaign beset with issues from the outset 🇨🇦 A squad united by the loss of Ismael Kone to injury 🇨🇦 How the Alphonso Davies 'decoy' backfired 🇨🇦 Stephen Eustaquio: leader Jesse Marsch called his team "heroes" for inspiring a generation of children in a way previous Canada squads couldn't. @JoshuaKloke tells the story of the co-hosts' World Cup ⬇️ nytimes.com/athletic/74338…

“When are you going to write another Canadian soccer book?” Consider this the next chapter: the detailed, inside story of Canada’s World Cup run. What happened, what you didn’t see and how #CANMNT truly became “heroes.” Unlocked at @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/74338…

Yesterday, the biggest tournament in the world had its final game in Canada. And the World Cup left Canadian soccer changed. Is Canada finally a “soccer country,” whatever that means? After this summer, it certainly seems so. Unlocked at @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/74303…

Man, sitting in Vancouver watching Colombia-Switzerland slog it out, you wonder what could have been if #CANMNT topped the group. Colombia look beatable. Yes, every World Cup is full of coulda woulda shoulda moments. But one more Canada goal might have really changed things...

Canada's 2026 World Cup was a success. But what happens next will determine whether it was an anomaly, or whether that success is sustainable. The crucial next steps for Canadian soccer, unlocked at @TheAthleticFC #CANMNT nytimes.com/athletic/74254…

Canada’s World Cup is over with their loss to Morocco. But don’t call their tournament anything but a success. #CANMNT changed the sport over a few weeks. And that should be recognized. From Houston, as the run ends, unlocked at @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/74222…

Canada's World Cup is over, but there is reason for promise in the future of Canadian soccer: @TheAthleticFC #CANMNT nytimes.com/athletic/74217…

Cyle Larin looks to be entering for #CANMNT

All things considered, maybe Canada's most compelling half under Jesse Marsch? #CANMNT

Lame pre-match earnestness, take cover: I've written tens of thousands of words through Canada's World Cup and have felt grateful smashing the keyboard every single time. Sincerely hope @TheAthleticFC readers have enjoyed the ride as much I have. #CANMNT nytimes.com/athletic/74204…

Canada starting XI against Morocco: Crepeau Johnston-De Fougerolles-Bombito-Laryea Buchanan-Eustaquio-Sigur-Ahmed J. David-Oluwaseyi #CANMNT

Take this for what you will, Canada, but the Canadian food in the press box is drawing better reviews than the Moroccan food… #CANMNT

“This is a team that has literally zero weaknesses.” Canada is acting like the underdog for a rare moment in this World Cup. Will that attitude help #CANMNT in their first ever Round of 16 game? Unlocked at @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/74200…

Just nine years ago, Canada's men's national team were ranked 120th in the world. Tomorrow, they're in the World Cup Round of 16. This almost never happens. How did #CANMNT do it? Inside Canada's dramatic turnaround, unlocked at @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/74171…

Canada against Morocco in the World Cup Round of 16: what to expect? Can #CANMNT pull off the upset? With @ThomHarris_, unlocked at @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/74098…

Canada's World Cup run has brought more FIFA prize money than they've ever won. So, what are they going to spend it on? Why the revenue they've earned could only lead to something much bigger, unlocked at @TheAthleticFC #CANMNT nytimes.com/athletic/74138…

@CANMNT_Official Yes but my hand is covered in sweat

Show of hands: who’s with us in Houston on July 4th? 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️ #CANMNT

@jamessharman @footy_prime Nope

Just landed in Houston. Have I missed anything? 🇩🇪😬@footy_prime