Canada Defeats USA 2-1 in Historic Match on U.S. Soil
History was made in Kansas City, Kansas, as Canada secured a 2-1 victory over the United States in a friendly match. This marked Canada’s first win against the Americans on U.S. soil since 1957.
Jacob Shaffelburg and Jonathan David capitalized on defensive errors to secure the win for Canada. Shaffelburg scored in the 17th minute, followed by David’s goal in the 58th minute, putting Canada in the lead. Luca de la Torre managed to score for the U.S. in the 66th minute, but it wasn’t enough to secure a comeback.
Despite recent defeats at the Copa America, the U.S. team struggled to find their form in this match. The game was the first under interim coach Mikey Varas, who took over after Gregg Berhalter’s departure. The U.S. Soccer Federation is reportedly in talks with Mauricio Pochettino to become the team’s next coach.
On the other hand, Canada appointed Jesse Marsch as coach earlier this year and finished fourth in the Copa America. This win over the U.S. marked a significant milestone for Canadian soccer, breaking a 67-year drought of victories on U.S. soil.
The match saw an intense performance from both teams, with Canada dominating the shots in the first half. Patrick Schulte made his second international start for the U.S., displacing regular goalkeeper Matt Turner.
With this historic win, Canada has signaled its arrival as a rising force in international soccer. The team’s victory over the U.S. serves as a testament to their growing prowess on the global stage.
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