There was no shortage of Canadians on the pitch Saturday as Ottawa Fury FC ran over the Carolina RailHawks 4-0 at Carleton University.

Including players that were born outside of Canada but grew up wearing the maple leaf, there were five Canucks in Ottawa's starting 11 Saturday.

It was Ottawa head coach Marc Dos Santos who brought up his side's Canadian power when asked following the game about Philippe Davies' strong play in the match, which included Ottawa's second goal.

He went on to point out all his Canadian players who started, including Andres Fresenga, Mason Trafford, Drew Beckie and Carl Haworth.

Dos Santos, who was born in Montreal, said having successful Canadians on the team is important for professional soccer's development in this country.

"Canada needs Canadian players playing at the highest level possible," the coach said. ""I think the (Canadian Soccer Association) has to be happy about it."

Other Canadians on the Fury squad include Ottawa natives Kenny Caceros and goalkeeper Chad Bush, Pierre-Rudolph Mayard, Mauro Eustaquio and keeper Marcel DeBellis.

Fury FC's coaching staff, including Dos Santos, assistant Martin Nash and goalkeeper coach David Bellemare are also Canadian.

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