Thursday will be a big day for Canada’s Major League Soccer clubs. Justin Williams Jersey . It could also be one on which Canada makes history in North America’s top flight. Canada’s MLS clubs have five combined selections in the first 13 picks of Thursday’s 2015 MLS SuperDraft, including a trio for Toronto FC. But the greater headline for Canada on Thursday could come from University of Connecticut striker Cyle Larin. The 19-year-old Brampton, Ont.-native is the consensus number one prospect for the MLS SuperDraft and could become the first Canadian taken with the top selection in the SuperDraft’s 16-year history. Larin is one of the top names available in the draft, and TSN Soccer Analyst Jason deVos believes he is poised to make an impact in the League. “Cyle Larin has the tools needed to succeed in MLS, with a mix of size, speed, technical ability and an eye for goal,” deVos said. “The fact that he has already been called up to Canada’s men’s national team is an added bonus, as he will not be intimidated by making the transition to the professional game. He is expected to be selected by Orlando, who hold the first pick, but if he isn’t, don’t expect Larin to drop very far on the draft board.” Larin topped mock drafts conducted by web sites SBI Soccer and Top Drawer Soccer as well as one compiled by MLSsoccer.com. He did not attend last weekend’s MLS Draft Combine, instead representing Canada at the CONCACAF U20 Championships in Jamaica. The first two picks in Thursday’s draft are held by expansion cousins Orlando City SC and New York City FC. The Montreal Impact have the third pick. Toronto FC is selecting sixth, ninth and 11th in the first round. TFC has extra selections thanks to trades that sent an international roster slot to Chivas USA (granting them the sixth pick) and one that sent Maximiliano Urruti and an international roster slot to the Portland Timbers for the 11th. The Vancouver Whitecaps step up to the podium with the 13th overall pick. However, the odds of Larin coming to play in his native land may be long. MLSsoccer.com’s experts echoed deVos’ predictions, sending the striker south. “Taking Larin at No. 1 has been part of the Orlando plan for a long time,” wrote MLSSoccer.com’s Jonathan Yardley, “and it would take a hefty offer to get them to move from this spot.” His fellow mock drafters – Matthew Doyle and Nate Sulat - echoed the sentiment, the latter writing: “Larin honed his skills playing as a target forward this year, but hes a multi-dimensional striker that will integrate nicely with the insane midfield stable OCSC has built.” While MLS clubs have alternate means of adding talent, the SuperDraft can still prove fertile ground for acquiring and developing talent. “As more and more MLS clubs look to their own academies as a source of developing their own talent, the MLS SuperDraft is becoming less of a primary source of players for MLS teams. That being said, there are still needs that can be addressed via the draft,” deVos said. “Players can be viewed as projects that can be developed into potential first team players, rather than expected to carry the weight of expectation right from the start of their professional careers.” Montreal’s top selection from 2014 was defender Eric Miller (fifth overall), who suited up in 21 games for the Impact, including 18 starts. As for this year? “The Impact will need to replace the retired Marco Di Vaio - but that won’t happen through the draft, so expect Montreal to look to the international market for Di Vaio’s replacement,” deVos said. “The Impact will need options up front, however, and may look to add depth to their already thin forward line by selecting an attacking player, either a striker or wide midfielder, with the third overall pick.” Toronto FC got full value from their 10th-overall selection in 2014 as defender Nick Hagglund appeared in 25 of the club’s 34 games (starting 23) and chipping in two goals and three assists as a rookie. “Toronto FC needs to add another central defender to their squad, but require someone who can play now, as opposed to someone that they can be patient with and develop over time. Toronto FC did well to get Hagglund last year, so a proven commodity who can play alongside Steven Caldwell while Hagglund develops is the option that TFC would likely prefer,” deVos said. “Toronto FC has three first round draft picks, some of which may be traded to acquire other assets - such as allocation money - that can be used to sign seasoned professionals within the league,” deVos added. The Whitecaps got four appearances out of top 2014 pick, centre-back Christian Dean. DeVos stated that, like TFC, the Whitecaps will also look to solidify their back line. However, they too may be in greater need of more immediate help, so the team may not make great strides with its first-rounder in terms of the 2015 pro roster. While SuperDraft selections are not as likely to make immediate impacts as first-rounders from North America’s other pro sports leagues, the selections can go a long way to building a team’s foundation as evidenced by Hagglund and other recent SuperDraftees to Canadian MLS clubs. The Whitecaps selected their second- and third-leading scorers from the past season – Kekuta Manneh and Erik Hurtado - with successive picks in 2013. The Impact, meanwhile, got two strong seasons out of 2012 first-overall selection Andrew Wenger before dealing him for striker Jack McInerney in early 2014. Haydn Fleury Jersey . The Redblacks host the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (7-9) Friday night in their last home game of the year and as of Thursday afternoon, the team was anticipating a ninth consecutive sellout. You can watch all the action on TSN1, TSN3, TSN4, and TSN5 beginning at 7:30pm et/4:30pm pt. 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However, with Wales taking the 2016 U20s Six Nations Grand Slam and Australia recently beating New Zealand, were set for a highly competitive Championship. Ahead of Tuesdays opening matches in Salford and the Manchester City Academy Stadium, we cast our eye over the three pools and mark your card with a few players that youll want to keep an eye out for...Pool AThe reigning champions New Zealand are joined by Wales, Ireland and Georgia.Georgia qualified by winning the U20s trophy last year and the Junior Lelos start in the most difficult manner possible by facing New Zealand.Scrum-half Vasil Lobzhanidze will captain the side and his experience, playing in last years senior Rugby World Cup, will be vital. Georgias scrum-half Vasil Lobzhanidze became the youngest player in tournament history at RWC 2015 New Zealand have two returnees from the 2015 Championship and have an impeccable record at this level.Jordie Barrett, brother of Beauden, will pull the strings at fly-half and prop Alex Fidow has impressed with his set piece ability and play in the loose.Wales should be confident after their Grand Slam title and one player that excelled in that tournament is Harrison Keddie, whose physicality and leadership are expected to come to the fore over the coming fortnight.Nigel Carolans Ireland will be led by James Ryan, an athletic lock also tipped to have an excellent future, and the Irish will start their tournament by facing their Six Nations compatriots. Pool BItaly and Scotland will join two sides that are familiar opponents on the world stage, England and Australia. Bath Rugbys Adam Hastings is the third Hastings to represent Scotland, following in the footsteps of his father Gavin, and uncle Scott The victories that Scotland recorded over England and Italy in the Six Nations will provide them confidence and head coach John Dalziel retains 23 of the squad that took part in that tournament.Italy have avoided relegation on the final day of the last two Championships, the last placed sidee drops into the World Rugby U20 Trophy, and its a relatively inexperienced Azzurrini side that will wish to do so again this time around. Jack Drury Jersey. Australia boast a number of players with Super Rugby experience including Lukhan Tui, James Tuttle and Sione Tuipulotu.Coach Adrian Thompson has openly highlighted his sides need to counter the Northern Hemispheres teams focus on the set piece and that will be tested straight away in their opener against Scotland. Jack Walker will captain hosts England who start their Championship against Italy Hosts England will field a plethora of players with Premiership experience and ones that turned heads during this domestic season including Harry Mallinder, Will Evans, Ollie Thorley and Johnny Williams. The home side know the pressure thats on their shoulders given Englands early exit in the senior competition and have to step up from their Six Nations outings to deliver.Pool CArgentina, France, Japan and South Africa make up the final pool in tournamentThe Junior Springboks start their tournament against Japan and will be hoping that history doesnt repeat itself at age-grade level.The squad features just two players that were involved in Italy last year and coach Dawie Theron has had to contend with a few more injuries than hed like in the build-up.Japans winger, Ataata Moeakiola, will surprise a few people with his physical presence. The 20-year-old stands at 185cm and 110kg and his power will be key for the Japanese. With six members of the sevens side that won silver medal at the Youth Olympic Games in 2014 the expectation is that Argentina will follow the example of their senior men and deliver high tempo attacking rugby. Damian Penaud scored 5 tries in 4 matches during this years U20s Six Nations France havent won an age grade title for 10 years and in 2016 Olivier Magne wants this to change.Damian Penaud, the 20-year-old Clermont centre, is certainly a man to watch. Hes a player that beats defenders with ease and will be a handful for all in Pool C. Watch the World Rugby U20 Championship exclusively on Sky Sports. South Africa v Japan is live on Sky Sports 1 HD from 3pm on Tuesday afternoon, followed by Wales v Ireland and England v Italy. 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