Ottawa, July 3, 2026 – Team Canada Northwind, Canada’s Men’s National Team, have announced the 24 player roster for the 2026 49th Parallel Cup.
The selection follows the National Team Training Camp held in Montreal, Quebec earlier this year, where nearly 100 of the top Men’s and Women’s players took part.
The roster demonstrates the strength and depth of Canadian footy, with players representing 11 clubs and all major leagues across the country.
Team Canada Northwind Roster
| Player | Club |
| Yacine Baouche | Quebec Saints |
| Ryan Barthelson | Burnaby Eagles |
| Mickey Berk | Edmonton AFC |
| Kenneth Boudreau | Quebec Saints |
| Greg Bridges | Ottawa Swans |
| Victor Cinco | Hamilton Wildcats |
| Alex Colborne | Toronto Rebels |
| Geoff Coventry | Ottawa Swans |
| Udai Kapila | Toronto Rebels |
| Eric Klein | Hamilton Wildcats |
| Costa Kolyvas | Saint John Bulldogs |
| Trent Loosemore | Burnaby Eagles |
| Matteo Lugarini | Toronto Dingos |
| Chris Moning | Hamilton Wildcats |
| Hunter Murray | Grand River Gargoyles |
| Jason Nysten | Calgary Kangaroos |
| Jim Oertel | Burnaby Eagles |
| Ian Oyler | Halifax Dockers |
| Lucas Rathgeb | Toronto Rebels |
| Connor Sheehan | Halifax Dockers |
| Mason Shoebridge | Calgary Kangaroos |
| Rob Tersigni | Toronto Rebels |
| Stephen Walker | Hamilton Wildcats |
| Peter Warren | Toronto Rebels |
Coaches & Staff
| Coaches and Staff | Role |
| Sean Goedheer | Head Coach |
| Luke Holcombe | Assistant Coach |
| Robin MacDonald | Assistant Coach |
| Rowan Shields | Assistant Coach |
| Ewan Williams | Assistant Coach |
| Jonah Scott | Development Manager |
First played in Chicago, Illinois in 1999, the 49th Parallel Cup has become a key fixture on the North American footy calendar. The most recent edition was held in Racine, Wisconsin in 2023, ahead of the 2024 AFL Transatlantic Cup.
The 2026 49th Parallel Cup will be held in Kelowna, British Columbia on August 29th. The tournament will feature Men’s and Women’s National Teams from Canada and the USA, national development teams, and local representative sides.
All matches will be broadcast live on the AFL Canada YouTube page. More information, including match schedules, will be announced shortly. Follow AFL Canada on social media or visit the AFL Canada website for all the latest news and updates.
About AFL Canada
AFL Canada is the AFL-sanctioned National Governing Body and not-for-profit committed to promoting, growing, and developing the sport of Australian Football in Canada. Since 1989, AFL Canada has supported clubs, leagues, and provincial associations through program development, resources, national and international tournaments, marketing, youth programs, and other strategic initiatives.
As the recognized AFL International Affiliate, AFL Canada is motivated to ensure the game can prosper and progress through all formats, levels, and competitions across the country. To learn more, visit AFL Canada.
Contact
Greg Bridges
Executive Director
AFL Canada
email : greg@aflcanada.com
