The 20-year-old Akinola, was born in Detroit but moved to Canada when he was one. He made his debut for the U.S. senior side in December, scoring in a 6-0 win over El Salvador, but is not cap-tied since the match was a friendly.
Before the game against El Salvador, Akinola played for the U.S. at the junior level from 2015-19.
Akinola had been invited to attend Canada s January camp in Bradenton, Fla., but was unable to attend due to injury.
Akinola made his pro debut for Toronto II on June 15, 2016, and his MLS debut on July 4, 2018.
He turned heads at the MLS is Back Tournament last year with five goals in his first two games. He finished the 2020 season with nine goals in 15 games.
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