Canada coach Jesse Marsch has invited Middlesbrough defender Alfie Jones to camp for upcoming games with Ecuador and Venezuela in the November international window.
The English-born Jones, who has Canadian ties through a grandparent, is in the process of finalizing his Canadian citizenship, according to Canada Soccer.
The 28-year-old Jones joined Middlesbrough in July on a four-year contract from Hull City, which is home to Canadian international Liam Millar. Middlesbrough currently stands second in England’s second-tier Championship.
Born in Bristol, Jones is a graduate of the Southampton academy. He had loan spells with Scotland’s St. Mirren and England’s Gillingham before joining Hull in the summer of 2020.
A workhorse, he made almost 200 appearances for Hull. He has played 14 games for Boro this season, logging 1,239 minutes.
Should Jones commit to Canada, he would add to a pool of talent at centre back that includes Moise Bombito, Derek Cornelius, Luc de Fougerolles and Joel Waterman. Bombito is currently recovering from a fractured tibia.
The 28th-ranked Canadian men host No. 23 Ecuador on Nov. 13 at Toronto’s BMO Field before facing No. 50 Venezuela in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Nov. 18
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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 3, 2025
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