Pantemis and Miller to join Canada for 10-day camp and international match against Guatemala
PORTLAND, Ore. – Portland Timbers goalkeeper James Pantemis and defender Kamal Miller have been called up by the Canadian Men’s National Team for a training camp from January 8–18, Canada Soccer announced today.
Pantemis and Miller will join the Canada squad in Irvine, Calif., for their 10-day preparatory camp supporting the national team’s ongoing preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026. To close out the camp, Canada will face Guatemala in an international match at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif., on January 17 at 7pm PT.
Pantemis, 28, has yet to make his senior debut for Canada. The Québec native earned his first call up to the Canadian Men’s National Team in September of 2017, and most notably earned a roster spot for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Since signing with the Timbers in January of 2024, Pantemis has appeared in 41 matches for Portland across all competitions, registering 11 clean sheets.
Miller, 28, has earned 50 caps (41 starts) with Canada, tallying four assists since his international debut in 2019. Most recently, Miller appeared for his country in a scoreless friendly against Ecuador on Nov. 13, 2025. Since joining the Timbers in 2024, the Toronto native has tallied two goals and one assist in 58 appearances (54 starts) across all competitions for the Green and Gold. In 2025, Miller scored his first goal for the club on Sept. 24, and his first-ever MLS Cup Playoffs goal on Oct. 22.
WHAT |
WHEN |
WHERE |
Canada vs. Guatemala (Int'l Match) |
Jan. 17, 2026 7pm PT |
BMO Stadium – Los Angeles, Calif. |
