By Canadian Press

Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies named Canada captain ahead of Copa America kickoff

Jun 17, 2024 | 8:56 AM

ATLANTA — Canada coach Jesse Marsch has named Bayern Munich star fullback Alphonso Davies team captain ahead of Copa America.

Midfielder Stephen Eustaquio who plays in Portugal for FC Porto, was named vice-captain. ​

The choices do not come as a surprise.

Davies wore the captain’s armband for the June 6 friendly against the seventh-ranked Netherlands in Marsch’s first game in charge. And Eustaquio led the team out for the June 9 friendly against No. 2 France.

Longtime Canada captain Atiba Hutchinson retired last year.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 17, 2024.

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