U.S. prepares for friendly against Canada amid player fatigue
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 5:53 PM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
The United States men's soccer team, managed by Mauricio Pochettino, is set to face Canada in a friendly on Tuesday. Pochettino noted that his squad is not in optimal condition, having played three matches in this international window compared to Canada's two. Despite the exhaustion, he expressed confidence that his team will be ready for the challenge ahead. This match is significant for the U.S. as they aim to finish the window with a perfect record.
- •U.S. has played three games this window; Canada has played two.
- •Pochettino acknowledges player fatigue but is optimistic.
- •Friendly match against Canada scheduled for Tuesday.
- 6:37 PMESPN Soccer — Poch: Exhausted U.S. ready to finish perfect window against Canada
"United States manager Mauricio Pochettino said his side isn't in the best condition ahead of Tuesday's friendly against Canada, after already playing three games during this window to Canada's two, but that his team will "be ready."
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