Marcelo Flores commits to Canada after switching from Mexico
Advertisement
Read this article for free:
or
Already have an account? Log in here »
To continue reading, please subscribe:
Digital Subscription
One year of digital access for only $1.44 a week*
- Enjoy unlimited reading on winnipegfreepress.com
- Read the E-Edition, our digital replica newspaper
- Access News Break, our award-winning app
- Play interactive puzzles
*Billed as $5.77 plus GST every four weeks. After 52 weeks, price increases to the regular rate of $19.95 plus GST every four weeks. Offer available to new and qualified returning subscribers only. Cancel any time.
To continue reading, please subscribe:
Add Free Press access to your Brandon Sun subscription for only an additional
$1 for the first 4 weeks*
- Enjoy unlimited reading on winnipegfreepress.com
- Read the E-Edition, our digital replica newspaper
- Access News Break, our award-winning app
- Play interactive puzzles
*Your next Brandon Sun subscription payment will increase by $1.00 and you will be charged $17.95 plus GST for four weeks. After four weeks, your payment will increase to $24.95 plus GST every four weeks.
Read unlimited articles for free today:
or
Already have an account? Log in here »
Hey there, time traveller!
This article was published 11/02/2026 (257 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Midfielder Marcelo Flores has switched allegiances from Mexico and will play for Canada’s national soccer team.
The 22-year-old Flores, who was born in Georgetown, Ontario, to a Mexican father, played three matches with the senior team and needed FIFA approval to play for the Canadians.
The switch appeared on the FIFA Change of Association platform on Wednesday.
Flores, who developed in Arsenal’s academy system, played one season for Real Oviedo in Spain’s second division, before signing with Tigres of Mexico’s top flight in 2023.
The attacking midfielder, who has not played for Mexico’s senior squad since 2022, is enjoying his best season in the Mexican league, scoring three goals in five matches of the Clausura tournament.
Flores was called up by Canadian coach Jesse Marsch to join the team for friendly matches in November and January but did not attend while waiting for FIFA’s approval.
Flores could make his debut with the Canadians next March during a FIFA window when Canada plays Iceland and Tunisia on March 28th and 31st, respectively.
Canada, Mexico and the United States will host the 2026 World Cup.
___
AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer
Related Articles
From Arena Mexico to the World Cup, a wrestling-mask boom is taking shape
Advertisement Advertise With Us