Tajon Buchanan, a 26-year-old winger from Brampton, Ontario, has returned to full health and confidence, showcasing his best form for the Canadian men's national soccer team. He was instrumental in Canada's 4-2 victory over Ukraine at BMO Field, setting up two goals and scoring one himself, providing the offensive spark the team has needed.
A healthy Tajon Buchanan provides the offence Team Canada has sought
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Tajon Buchanan, a 26-year-old winger from Brampton, Ontario, has returned to full health and confidence, showcasing his best form for the Canadian men's national soccer team. He was instrumental in Canada's 4-2 victory over Ukraine at BMO Field, setting up two goals and scoring one himself, providing the offensive spark the team has needed.
Trending- 1 Last 18 months: Buchanan experienced setbacks (losing national team place, broken tibia, limited Inter Milan opportunities)
- 2 May last year: Jesse Marsch took over as head coach
- 3 Last month: Villarreal beat Barcelona, Buchanan scored winning goal
- 4 Saturday (June 7, 2025): Canada beat Ukraine 4-2 at BMO Field, Buchanan instrumental
- 5 Three years ago: Buchanan scored at BMO Field, clinching Qatar World Cup qualification
- 6 2022 World Cup: Buchanan provided assist for Alphonso Davies' goal
- Canada secured a 4-2 victory over Ukraine
- Buchanan's performance provides optimism for Canada's World Cup aspirations
- Team Canada's offense improved significantly in this match
What: Tajon Buchanan's return to peak performance for the Canadian men's national soccer team, contributing significantly to their offense in a 4-2 win against Ukraine.
When: Saturday (June 7, 2025) for the game against Ukraine; over the last 18 months for his recovery and return to form.
Where: BMO Field, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (for the game); Spain (Villarreal), Italy (Inter Milan) for club play.
Why: Buchanan's recovery from a broken tibia and limited club opportunities, coupled with his loan move to Villarreal, helped him regain fitness and confidence, allowing him to provide the offensive creativity Team Canada needs.
How: By playing the full 90 minutes, setting up two goals for Jonathan David, and scoring one himself against Ukraine, demonstrating his speed, artistry, and ability to exploit open spaces.