Kyla Rose was still a few months away from being born the last time Canada played in the FIFA World Cup in 1986.
On Wednesday, when the men’s national team makes its first appearance at the tournament in 36 years, facing off against second-ranked Belgium, she’s taking the day off work to watch with her parents and friends at a North Vancouver sports pub.We deliver the local news you need in these turbulent times on weekdays at 3 p.m.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
Christian Parlee, a child and youth counsellor at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, has been following Canada’s national soccer team for 20 years and was six during their last World Cup appearance. But the opportunity to play could still do much to elevate the game on home soil. Canadian soccer players previously had few leagues to play in and fewer chances for top-level development, he said, since Major League Soccer in North America has historically prioritized American players and the best home-grown talent have sought opportunities in Europe.
“I’m sure a lot of people will not be taking off work to come and watch this game and, while I appreciate that, I do not share the sentiment,” he said.
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