US soccer team shuts out Canada 1-0 in final friendly
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 2:32 AM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026
The United States national soccer team secured a 1-0 victory over Canada on October 6, 2026, in Minnesota, concluding a successful international break with four wins from four friendlies. Teenager Justin Ellis scored the lone goal in the first half, marking his second goal in three appearances for the US. Despite facing a high-pressing Canadian squad that dominated possession, the US defense held firm. Coach Mauricio Pochettino utilized the friendly to integrate fresh talent, resulting in a total of 13 players earning debuts across the international window. The match featured a physical contest with 43 fouls committed, showcasing the intense rivalry between the two teams.
- •Justin Ellis scored the only goal for the US in the first half.
- •The US finishes the international window with four consecutive wins.
- •13 players made their debuts under coach Pochettino.
- •Canada's Luc de Fougerolles hit the crossbar but could not score.
- •The match featured a total of 43 fouls committed by both teams.
- 2:32 AMYahoo Sports — US beat Canada 1-0 to wrap up four-win international break
- 2:13 AMYahoo Sports — Justin Ellis helps US cap a perfect international window with 1-0 win over Canada
"US teen Justin Ellis scored the only goal as Mauricio Pochettino's young team ground out victory against Canada to cap a flawless international window with four wins from four friendlies.The 1-0 win lacked the dynamism, fluidity and multiple goals of wins against Mexico, Chile and Peru, but was another vindication for Pochettino's policy of blooding fresh talent in the post-World Cup window.
"A chippy and at times ugly friendly nonetheless gave Mauricio Pochettino’s side four wins out of four, with another young player making the difference.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 7, 2026, 2:32 AMUS beat Canada 1-0 to wrap up four-win international break
US teen Justin Ellis scored the only goal as Mauricio Pochettino's young team ground out victory against Canada to cap a flawless international window with four wins from four friendlies.The 1-0 win lacked the dynamism, fluidity and multiple goals of wins against Mexico, Chile and Peru, but was another vindication for Pochettino's policy of blooding fresh talent in the post-World Cup window.
- Yahoo SportsOct 7, 2026, 2:13 AMJustin Ellis helps US cap a perfect international window with 1-0 win over Canada
A chippy and at times ugly friendly nonetheless gave Mauricio Pochettino’s side four wins out of four, with another young player making the difference.
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