Canada boasts both women's and men's national soccer teams. However, only one of these teams has shown success in recent years, while the other has had little to no success. The Canadian women's national team has become a success story in Canada and its fame really exploded after the London 2012 Summer Olympics. It was the first time Canada won traditional team medals since winning silver at the games of 1936 (SOURCE). The Canadian women are currently ranked 7th in the FIFA rankings and have always had success at the World Cup. They have also won numerous medals in both CONCACAF and the Pan American Games. When we look at the men's team, however, things are not going so well for them. Having no success beyond winning the CONCACAF Gold Cup in 2000, the men have failed to qualify for the World Cup since 1986. Additionally, the men are ranked 112th in the world and are behind countries according to the rankings FIFA like Punta Cana and Haiti. The failure of the men's team can be attributed to multiple factors, however one factor stands out more than the others. Most of the great talents that Canada breeds end up leaving to play for their home country rather than playing for the country that raised them, Canada. The most prolific example of this type of behavior was with Owen Hargreaves. He was born and raised in Calgary but his father was English, Hargreaves was a great talent and instead of choosing to play for Canada he decided to represent England. In 2006 he was rated one of the best players to play in that year's World Cup, also receiving the English Player of the Year award. A great article written by Jared Mercer titled The State Of Canadian Soccer Defectors, essentially..... .middle of the document ......has played a major role in increasing soccer participation as 1 in 5 Canadians are now a visible minority and since football is the most played sport in the world, many are bringing this sporting culture to Canada. Furthermore, the organization of international events has led to an increase in media exposure which has allowed more Canadians to experience professional football on TV or in the stadium. The expansion of MLS has given Canadians the chance to enjoy football on their own doorstep and with European stars making their way to NA, the league has really been put on the map and has increased in popularity and viewership. As a Canadian, one has to wonder what Canadian sports culture will look like in the future. With increased immigration and the growing popularity of soccer among the general public, the "beautiful game," as it is known around the world, will one day be Canada's game?.