The US men's national football team experienced a historic 1-2 defeat against
Canada
in a friendly match on Saturday, marking their first home loss to the Canadians since 1957. The Canadians capitalized on US defensive errors, with goals from Jacob Shaffelburg and
Jonathan David
. This victory was just Canada's second in 27 matches on US soil over 99 years.
Interim US coach Mikey Varas, who recently stepped in following Gregg Berhalter's dismissal after an early
Copa America
exit, expressed clear disappointment.
He identified issues with the team's intensity and defensive organization.
This loss compounds a string of poor results for the US, which has now lost three consecutive games for the first time since 2015. Another loss in their upcoming match against New Zealand on Tuesday would result in their first four-game losing streak since 2007.
The match's turning point came in the 17th minute when Tim Ream's poor pass allowed Shaffelburg to score. Jonathan David extended Canada's lead with his 29th international goal in the 58th minute after Ream turned over the ball in a critical area. Luca de la Torre managed a consolation goal for the US in the 66th minute, but despite late efforts, including a notable chance by Ricardo Pepi, the Americans couldn't equalize.
Canada's dominance was clear throughout the game, outshooting the US 17-8 and winning the tackle count 31-12. This win marked a notable shift for Canada, ending a winless streak on US soil that spanned 23 games since their last victory in 1957.
Canadian coach Jesse Marsch, appointed in May, celebrated the team's progress that follows their fourth-place finish at the Copa America.
As per AP report, the US Soccer Federation is reportedly in talks with Mauricio Pochettino to become the next head coach as they look to rebuild following these disappointing results.
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