March 28, 2023 Men's CONCACAF Nations League Group Game--Canada vs Honduras post game press conference
(by Rocket Robin)

Details of the post-game press conference held Tuesday March 28, 2022 at BMO Field in Toronto
after the Canada vs Honduras CONCACAF Nations League Group game

This was the first press conference since before the pandemic held with the coaches/players and the media in the same room.
Also there was a mix zone after the organized conferences with hallway interviews. I stayed pretty quiet tonight but got in
the last question of the night.


A translator with Honduras head coach Jose Pacini

MP3 file...Honduras head coach Jose Pacini with a translator...9 minutes 20 seconds

The first questions were asked and answered in Spanish then the questions were translated for us.
What were your tacktic and reaction to Canada's goals?
How will Honduras prepare now that they are obliged to qualify for the World Cup?
What were your thoughts on Canada's play?
Honduras has qualified for the Goald Cup this window, how will you be looking at that tournament?
What were your thoughts on your captain Romell Quioto?
How much did it hurt that Alberth Elis couldn't be here?


Canadian head coach John Herdman

MP3 file...Canadian head coach John Herdman...10 minutes 33 seconds

The development of Ismael Kone, what's his ceiling?
Priortise the CNL Cup and the fold Cup.
Do you look at tonight's young team as a group to go forward?
Will Jonathan David take the next Penalty kick? Is he the designated Penalty taker?
How significant is it that Cyle Larin will play at the Bernabeu Stadium?
(via Zoom call) Your feelings on Kyle Hibbert's play?


Canadian midfielder Atiba Hutchinson

MP3 file...Atiba Hutchinson...5 minutes 7 seconds

How did it feel banging the drum tonight?
What will your (career) finish be like?
What do you think of the Canadian team being in a 'better place' than when you joined?
What did you think of Ismael Kone's performance and his ceiling?
How have you seen Cyle Larin and Jonathan David mature?
How significant will it be for you and the team to lift the CONCACAF Nations League trophy?


Canadian defender Kyle Hiebert

MP3 file...Kyle Hiebert...3 minutes 22 seconds

What was tonight's game like?
Did you expect to get into the game?
It's been quite a season for you with MLS St Louis and now this?
Did you think St Louis would get out to such a fast start?
What did you think of Canada's dominating performance?
What is the difference last year playing MLS NEXT Pro and now this year?
Have you spoke to Alistair Johnston about his career experience?
What's the experience like playing for St Louis?
What does it mean for you young defenders to step up because of injuries and play for Canada and only allow one goal this cycle?
Do you see yourself as Canada's centerback now?


Canadian forward Ayo Akinola

MP3 file...Ayo Akinola...3 minutes 18 seconds

What are your thoughts on the tean's ability to score goals?
What's the mood of the team now with CNL final four and Gold Cup tourneys?
How impressed are you with the form of Cyle Larin?
What did you think of Atiba Hutchinson celebrating after the game?
Does Atiba Hutchinson still cast a big shadow?
Was this your first appearance in Canada and at BMO field for the CMNT and what does it mean?
Did you 'mean' that assist? Was it a TFC connection?


Canadian defender Scott Kennedy

MP3 file...Scott Kennedy...2 minutes 11 seconds

What di you think of the performance out there?
What is the story about your injury (mask requirement)?
How impressed are you with Cyle Larin?
What does it mean to be back in camp?
What does it mean to be broubght up despite the growing depth of centerbacks?
What were your thoughts on Honduras sceing on a set piece?


Canadian midfielder Jonathan Osorio

MP3 file...Jonathan Osorio...4 minutes 38 seconds

What did you think of your team's performance?
Did you have the previous Honduras 2-1 loss result on your mind?
What kind of a special moment was it to have Atiba Hutchinson banging the drum with the fans after the game?
(A question and answer in Spanish)
As part of the midfield what has it been like to see Ismael Kone's growth?
How excited are you to be playing in Vegas in June?
How does this team deal with setbacks like their World Cup performance?


Canadian goalie Milan Borjan

MP3...Milan Borjan...5 minutes 12 seconds

Your thoughts on the win and qualifying for the next round?
What did you see on the goal against?
How important is Cyle Larin?
How important is it to see the growing depth at center back?
Did you breathe easier when Scott Kennedy get back to make those clearances?
What does it mean to have a teammate like Atiba Hutchinson?
What will it mean to win a trophy with Atiba Hutchinson?
Hey I get the last question of the night! How much better is it to play 'quality' teams now that Canada is improving?

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