Canada’s Tajon Buchanan wins Youth Player Award at CONCACAF Gold Cup

By: The Canadian Press Posted: 10:34 AM CDT Monday, Aug. 2, 2021 Last Modified: 10:34 AM CDT Monday, Aug. 2, 2021

LAS VEGAS - Canadian Tajon Buchanan has won the Youth Player Award at the Gold Cup.

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LAS VEGAS - Canadian Tajon Buchanan has won the Youth Player Award at the Gold Cup.

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LAS VEGAS – Canadian Tajon Buchanan has won the Youth Player Award at the Gold Cup.

CONCACAF called the 22-year-old from Brampton, Ont., “the catalyst for Canada’s impressive run to the semifinals.”

The wingback/midfielder was an offensive force for Canada, whose tournament ended in a 2-1 loss in Houston to eventual runner-up Mexico on a 99th-minute goal.

Costa Rica defender Ronald Matarrita (22) keeps control of the ball while under pressure from Canada forward Tajon Buchanan (12) as teammate Borges (5) looks on in first half 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals soccer action in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, July 25, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Brandon Wade

Buchanan had one goal and two assists in five games at the CONCACAF championship, continually tormenting defenders with his skill on the ball. Hs goal against Mexico was his first at the senior level in nine appearances.

Buchanan, who plays his club soccer for the New England Revolution, is in good company as the tournament’s best young player. American Christian Pulisic (now with Chelsea) won the award in 2019 while fellow Canadian Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich) was honoured in 2017.

Mexico’s Hector Herrera, whose goal eliminated Canada from the tournament, won the Best Player Award with one goal and two assists in six matches.

Almoez Ali of Qatar was top scorer with four goals in five games. Qatar, a guest entry, scored 12 goals in five matches.

Matt Turner was named best goalkeeper, allowing just one goals in six matches as the Americans lifted the trophy after 1-0 extra-time victory over Mexico on Sunday night in Las Vegas.