June 7, 2018 USL Toronto FC II--Toronto FC II players in Toulon Tournament with Canada (from torontofc.ca)

Three Academy grads put in a strong showing at Toulon Tournament
June 7, 2018
12:14PM EDT

Adam Krueger

Three TFC Academy graduates were in France these past few weeks competing in the prestigious Toulon Tournament 
representing Canada. Aidan Daniels, Julian Dunn, and Noble Okello all played prominent roles for Canada during 
the two-week tournament.

This year is the 46th edition of the Toulon tournament, which is considered by many to be the greatest 
international friendly tournament for under-21 international sides. Toronto FC’s Sebastian Giovinco was named 
the player of the tournament in 2008 as Italy was crowned Champions. Other notable players to feature in the 
tournament include Thierry Henry, Javier Mascherano, Kevin Gameiro, and James Rodriguez.

Canada was placed in a difficult group with Portugal, Turkey, and Japan. They opened the tournament with a 0-0 
draw against Portugal. Dunn, Okello and Daniels all started in the opener.

Canada’s second game of the tournament was against Turkey. Daniels and Okello made the start as Canada got 
a late winner from Noah Verhoeven to take the crucial three points and sit for the time at the top of group C.

Canada’s final group stage match was against Japan. Okello and Dunn both started as Canada looked to lock up 
top spot in the group with a win. Aidan Daniels came on as a substitute as Canada ended the group stage with 
a 1-1 draw.

The result was unfortunately not enough to lift Canada to the semi-finals as Turkey beat Portugal to take the 
group with six points. Canada finished with five points with a 1-0-2 record.

Canada was seeded in the fifth place placement match against the hosts France. Daniels, Dunn, and Okello all 
made the start as Canada fell 2-1 to a strong French side to finish the tournament in sixth place. 

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