Cavalry FC's Joel Waterman has been named to Canada's World Cup squad, marking a significant milestone in his career. The centre-back has come a long way since his early days with the club. Waterman, a Surrey, B.C. native, joined Cavalry FC in 2018 after being drafted by the club. He quickly established himself as a key player, starting nine of the 10 Spring season matches to help Cavalry book a spot in the CPL Final. By the end of his 25 games for Cavalry, there was no looking back: Waterman was a defender now. That's when clubs came calling. In between the two legs of that year's CPL Final, then-CF Montréal sporting director Olivier Renard got in touch with Cavalry. Waterman's ball-carrying abilities were exactly what Montréal were looking for. He signed with Montréal and went on to play for the Chicago Fire, where he has almost 150 MLS games and 17 caps for Canada. Waterman's journey from Cavalry FC to the World Cup is a testament to his hard work and dedication. He is a shining example of what can be achieved with perseverance and passion.