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"The decision to bring Alphonso was an absolute obvious one and it's unfortunate that he wasn't able to play in the Morocco game," said Blue.
The administrative staff fully supported the medical management strategy implemented for the injured player during their competitive run.
"I'm sure if you asked Jesse, he would say that he would do the same thing again," said Blue.
Canada Soccer plans to utilize the anticipated tournament funding to finance a premier national training center budgeted between $250 million and $300 million.
"Hosting the FIFA World Cup is an extraordinary moment for our country, but the true measure of success will be the legacy we create after the final match is played," said Peter Augruso, Canada Soccer president.
The planned facility will serve as a permanent operational hub for national selections, player development, and sports science programming.
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"The national training centre represents an opportunity to make a generational investment in Canadian soccer and Canadian communities," said Augruso.
