Jonathan Osorio left off Canada squad for 2018 World Cup qualifiers

Canada released its 23-man squad for the upcoming 2018 World Cup qualifiers, with Toronto FC midfielder Jonathan Osorio a notable absentee.

Manager Benito Floro announced his team for the matches against Honduras (Nov. 13) and El Salvador (Nov. 17) as Canada embarks on its next qualification cycle.

The 23-year-old Osorio, whose status is rising in Major League Soccer, has already made 13 appearances for his country. Yet Floro excluded him for a second straight time.

Osorio had a breakout year of sorts this season with Toronto, starting in 26 matches and providing a career-high seven assists.

Goalkeepers

Thomas (Strommen), Borjan (Ludogorets), Stamatopoulos (AIK)

Defenders

Adekugbe (Vancouver Whitecaps), Aird (Glasgow Rangers), Hainault (Magdeburg), Edgar (Sheffield United), Jakovic (Shimizu S-Pulse), Straith (Fredrikstad), De Jong (Sporting Kansas City), Ouimette (New York Red Bulls), Lefevre (Montreal Impact)

Midfielders

Akindele (FC Dallas), De Guzman (Ottawa Fury), Froese (Vancouver Whitecaps), Hoilett (Queens Park Rangers), Hutchinson (Besiktas), Johnson (Portland Timbers), Piette (Deportivo), Ricketts (Boluspor), Teibert (Vancouver Whitecaps)

Forwards

Cavallini (Fenix), Larin (Orlando City)