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USA vs Canada Preview

Date – Saturday, 7th September, 2024
Time – 20:00 GMT
Venue – Children’s Mercy Park, Kansas City

USA and Canada face off in a friendly as a part of the international break. this week. Both are young sides which had contrasting journeys in Copa America this year and will be looking to pick up some valuable experience.

Canada are coming off a historic achievement, having finished 4th in the Copa America. Under new head coach Jesse Marsch, they have made great strides forward. On the other hand, the USMNT play their first match since the dismissal of former head coach Gregg Berhalter. Mauricio Pochettino is expected to take over soon.

The two sides jointly will host the World Cup a couple of years later alongside Mexico. They must become the best versions of themselves before showing out as the hosts.

Team News

US Men’s National Football Team News

In terms of progress for the 2026 World Cup, this is a throwaway international break for the US. Pochettino will only come in before the next one and this time around, interim coach Mikey Varas is taking charge. The goal in this break and match will be to therefore try out some players who have featured much so far.

Canada National Football Team News

For Canada the deal is simple. They need to continue their upward trajectory to do as well as possible in their home World Cup. Jesse Marsch has put quite a big focus on domestic football with 13 of the Canadian squad from the MLS. It will be interesting to see what happens as the US have opted for an opposite strategy.

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Predicted Lineups

USA Men’s National Football Team Prected Lineup (4-3-3):

Turner (GK)— Scally, Richards, Ream, A. Robinson— Cardoso, Reyna, Musah— Aaronson, Pepi, Pulisic,

Canada National Football Team Prected Lineup (4-3-3):

Crepeau (GK)— Johnston, Bombito, Cornelius, Davies— Osorio, Eustaquio; Laryea— David, Shaffelburg; Larin

Head to head

These two sides have played each other before 12 times. US won 5 times to Canada’s 2 in direct clashes while 4 games have ended it draws.

Last five H2H results:

2023/07/10- USA 2-2 Canada

2023/06/19- Canada 0-2 USA

2022/01/31- Canada 2-0 USA

2021/09/06- USA 1-1 Canada

2021/07/19- USA 1-0 Canada

USA vs Canada Prediction

USA leads in terms of FIFA rankings but Canada is a much more settled squad. Expect the US to be a bit experimental and if that happens, Canada could make it count.

Predicted Score: Canada 2-1 USA

Key players to watch

Johnny Cardoso – A natural #6, Jonny Cardoso has had a fantastic introduction to European football with Real Betis. He will look to establish himself even more and more and become a household name in American footballer.

Jonathan David – Lille haven’t been particularly great in a couple of seasons and that is why Jonathan David probably does not receive the amount of acclaim that he should. A very consistent goalscorer, it’s time for David to show it on the international stage.

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