As a player, Julian de Guzman won a record 89 caps for Canada and lifted the Voyageurs Cup three times in Toronto FC colours.
As GM of Ottawa Fury FC, de Guzman has made a point of showcasing domestic talent.
So the Canadian Championship is indeed something special for the former star midfielder.
Having held on for a 5-4 aggregate win over HFX Wanderers FC of the Canadian Premier League, the Fury host Toronto on Wednesday in the opening leg of the tournament semifinal.
“This is a grand opportunity for many Canadians who follow the sport closely in the country to get a chance to witness Canadians performing at the highest level and doing that against a team like TFC in the Canadian Championship semifinal,” said de Guzman.