The Portuguese-Canadian was the headliner, but also the most controversial player in the roster Canada called up for their February friendly against the United States. But here's why Canadian supporters should embrace their newest member.
Boy, Canadian soccer supporters are a fickle bunch, aren't we? Canada hadn't gotten a result in Central America in 11 years - but when we drew El Salvador in November, fans were clamoring that it could have been a win. After years of Hoilett holding out he joined Canada for the 2018 World Cup cycle, but some fans wouldn't forgive him until his major part in the win over Honduras.