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Bustos, Adekugbe, Froese Called Up to Canadian Men's National Team

Russell Teibert has not been called up, as he recovers from ankle surgery

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A trio of Vancouver Wihtecaps youngsters have been called up to the Canadian Men's National Team for an upcoming camp and friendly match against the United States Men's squad. Sam Adekugbe, Marco Bustos and Kianz Froese have all gotten the call, while residency graduates Caleb Clarke, Callum Irving and Adam Straith have also been invited.

One notable name left off that list; Russell TeibertHowever, it looks like it's injury related, as the Whitecaps later confirmed Teibert underwent successful surgery for a bone spur in his left ankle. Teibert had the surgery done today, and is expected to be ready for the beginning of Whitecaps training camp.

The full roster is as follows:

FULL ROSTER

Goalkeepers: Maxime Crépeau (CAN / Impact Montréal), Tyson Farago (CAN / FC Edmonton), Callum Irving (USA / University of Kentucky)

Defenders: Samuel Adekugbe (CAN / Vancouver Whitecaps FC), Marcel de Jong (USA / Sporting Kansas City), Doneil Henry (ENG / West Ham United), Nik Ledgerwood (CAN / FC Edmonton), Wandrille Lefèvre (CAN / Impact Montréal), Karl W. Ouimette (USA / New York Red Bulls), Mallan Roberts (CAN / FC Edmonton), Adam Straith (NOR / Fredrikstad), Steven Vitória

Midfielders: Kyle Bekker (CAN / Impact Montréal), Marco Bustos (CAN / Vancouver Whitecaps FC), Julian de Guzman (CAN / Ottawa Fury FC), Jamar Dixon (FIN / FF Jaro), Kianz Froese (CAN / Vancouver Whitecaps FC), Will Johnson (CAN / Toronto FC), Issey Nakajima-Farran (MAS / Terengganu FA)

Forwards: Tesho Akindele (USA / FC Dallas), Caleb Clarke (Unattached), Iain Hume (Unattached), Cyle Larin (USA / Orlando City S.C.)