LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Louisville City FC midfielder Mark-Anthony Kaye said he was pleased for the opportunity after being named on Saturday as part of an 18-man Canada U23 National Team squad that will head to Qatar this week for a pair of games against Uzbekistan and Qatar, the hosts of the Aspire U-23 Tournament.

“It’s always nice to get called up to a national team camp,” Kaye said. “I’m pleased with the selection, and hopefully I can go there and perform well again. I think these camps mean a lot. I’ve got to go in there with the right mentality and mindset.”

Kaye made his first two appearances for the Canada U23’s last May when he was selected for a trip to the Caribbean and appeared in victories against Guyana and Grenada. A former member of Toronto FC II, Kaye quickly fit into Louisville’s lineup in his first season with the club, recording 24 appearances and notching a goal and three assists.