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Cyle Larin

Cyle Christopher Larin is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Southampton and the Canada national team.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Cyle Larin is a Canadian professional soccer forward who plays for Southampton and the Canada national team. Born in Brampton, Ontario, he set an MLS rookie scoring record and has become one of Canada's most notable men's footballers.

What it is

Cyle Christopher Larin (born 17 April 1995) is a forward who started his career with Sigma FC, played college soccer at UConn, and was selected first overall in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft by Orlando City. He set a league rookie record with 17 goals in 27 matches and has since played club football in Europe, including in Turkey, Belgium, Spain, and England.

Why it matters

Larin is a key figure in Canadian soccer, having represented Canada at the 2022 FIFA World Cup and in multiple CONCACAF tournaments. His early MLS success and sustained international output have made him one of the most prominent players on the Canada men's national soccer team, closely followed by fans across the country.

Key details

Larin plays primarily as a centre forward, known for his finishing and aerial presence. He debuted for Canada in 2014 and is among the nation's top men's scorers. His career spans North America and Europe, with his current club being Southampton in England.

In short

  • First overall pick in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft by Orlando City.
  • Set MLS rookie scoring record with 17 goals in 27 matches.
  • Regular member of Canada's national team since 2014, including at the 2022 World Cup.
  • Has played club football in MLS, Turkey, Belgium, Spain, and England.
Canadian angle

Larin is a Canadian-born international footballer from Brampton, Ontario, and one of the most prominent men’s national team players of his generation. His career is closely followed by Canadian soccer fans because of his record-setting MLS debut season and long service to Canada.

Quick questions

Who is Cyle Larin?
Cyle Larin is a Canadian professional soccer forward who plays for Southampton and the Canada national team.
What record did Cyle Larin set in MLS?
He scored 17 goals in his rookie MLS season, setting a league rookie scoring record.
Which national team does Cyle Larin represent?
He represents Canada at the senior international level.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyle_Larin
    Supports: Basic biographical details, early career, and MLS rookie scoring record.
  2. Canada Soccer — https://canadasoccer.com/profile/3904/cyle-larin/
    Supports: Birthplace, height, family background, national team appearances, and Canada-related career notes.
  3. Major League Soccer — https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/cyle-larin/
    Supports: Position, physical profile, rookie record, and transfer history.
  4. UConn Huskies — https://uconnhuskies.com/sports/mens-soccer/roster/cyle-larin/9563
    Supports: College soccer background and Brampton hometown.
  5. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/205024/cyle-larin
    Supports: Current club, position, nationality, and birthdate.