Canadians Richard Hastings and Julian de Guzman were both named to the CONCACAF Gold Cup Best XI (all-tournament team). Hastings was recognized as one of four defenders while de Guzman was recognized as one of four midfielders. Paul Stalteri, meanwhile, was an honourable mention.
The players were recognized on Saturday, one day before the 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup final in Chicago, IL. The final pits Mexico against the United States. Mexico defeated Guadeloupe in the semi-final while the United States defeated Canada.
Canadians Richard Hastings and Julian de Guzman were both named to the CONCACAF Gold Cup Best XI (all-tournament team). Hastings was recognized as one of four defenders while de Guzman was recognized as one of four midfielders. Paul Stalteri, meanwhile, was an honourable mention.
The players were recognized on Saturday, one day before the 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup final in Chicago, IL. The final pits Mexico against the United States. Mexico defeated Guadeloupe in the semi-final while the United States defeated Canada.
2007 CONCACAF GOLD CUP All-Tournament Team
Best XI
GK: Franck GRANDEL (GLP);
DF: Felipe BALOY (PAN), Richard HASTINGS (CAN), Frankie HEJDUK (USA), Carlos SALCIDO (MEX);
MD: Walter CENTENO (CRC), Julian DEGUZMAN (CAN), Pablo MASTROENI (USA), Pavel PARDO (MEX);
AT: Carlos PAVON (HON), Blas PEREZ (PAN).
Honourable Mentions
GK: Jose Francisco PORRAS (CRC);
DF: Jorge Samuel CABALLEROS (HON), Paul STALTERI (CAN);
MD: DaMarcus BEASLEY (USA), Jose Andres GUARDADO (MEX);
AT: Jocelyn ANGLOMA (GLP), Landon DONOVAN (USA).
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