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| USA v Canada: international friendly – live! | USA v Canada: international friendly – live! |
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| 5.29am GMT | |
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| 86 min: Bingham has looked very composed. yes, it’s been quiet for him but everything he has had to deal with, he’s done it with ease and maturity. | |
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| Agreed. He’s been busy. | |
| Crepeau is the man of the match. No way its someone else. #USAvCAN | |
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| 84 min: Canada make their last substitution. Dixon for De Jong. | |
| 5.25am GMT | |
| 05:25 | |
| 83 min: A good point by the commentator. A lot of these players are still going through pre-season as their 2016 campaign hasn’t even started yet. Canada takes a deep free kick but Bingham picks it up. An audacious chip attempt nearly creeps in for USA but the keeper scoops it out! | |
| 5.23am GMT | |
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| 80 min: Altidore’s free kick goes just wide to the left. That makes it 15 shots for USA and three for Canada. | |
| 5.21am GMT | |
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| 78 min: Beautiful move by Kiesewetter as he dribbles past two players, goes inside the box but finds noone at the end of his pass. Altidore gets fouled at the edge of the box and Henry gets a yellow. He totally fell for Jozy’s spin. Free kick. | |
| 5.18am GMT | |
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| 76 min: Bradley with a nice ball to Dagbe and then he gets shoved outside of the box. Free kick. This could be dangerous. Diskerud off for Trapp. | |
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| 74 min: Canada with a little more to show for but still nothing. Larin tries to turn in the box but Besler has it covered. A few more players about to come in. | |
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| 71 min: Canada make a substitution and it’s Hume for Akindele. Hume had a short run for Leicester City back when they were in the Championship. | |
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| 70 min: A great chance for Vincent as morris plays him in on the left hand side but the keeper makes another save. There are only three forwards for the U.S in the box and still they find space. | |
| 5.11am GMT | |
| 05:11 | |
| 69 min: Reaching 20 minutes left and it’s still 0-0. Altidore really, really wants a goal and is beginning to look frustrated. Canada are running out of steam so I feel like it’s only a matter of time. | |
| 5.08am GMT | |
| 05:08 | |
| 65 min: Altidore with another header but again it goes wide. USA pushing and still nothing to show for it. Canada struggling to deal with the aerial battles. | |
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| 05:07 | |
| Great shot. | |
| Michael Bradley was oh so close to scoring on a corner kick. #USAvCANhttps://t.co/HUTg50vkPr | |
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| 62 min: What a shot by Dagbe! He shoots a bullet and it hits Vitoria in the face. Ouch. Subs making an impact for USA. | |
| 5.03am GMT | |
| 05:03 | |
| 60 min: Now here comes Canada as a deep cross finds Larin in the box but he cant quite trap it. Klinsmann with changes as Kiesewetter replaces Zardes and Dagbe replaces Nguyen. | |
| 5.00am GMT | |
| 05:00 | |
| 57 min: USA get a corner and Bradley nearly sneaks it in the goal...Thierry Henry-esque, but the keeper clears it. Another corner is cleared and USA retain the ball. Canada can’t get out of their half right now. | |
| 4.58am GMT | |
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| Nice pic, MLS. | |
| Safe hands, @MaxCrepeau. #CanMNT #USAvCAN pic.twitter.com/gZp9lu0Jdb | |
| 4.56am GMT | |
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| 54 min: Altidore smashes it but it goes straight to the keeper. It’s all USA now. | |
| 4.56am GMT | |
| 04:56 | |
| 53 min: Canada failing to find better touches in the final third as USA is perfectly comfortable defending their movement. America’s strategy is to keep passing the ball with pace. A great cross into the box gets cleared and then Diskerud finds Altidore at the far post but Jozy’s header just goes wide! Great chance. | |
| 4.51am GMT | 4.51am GMT |
| 04:51 | 04:51 |
| 49 min: Canada’s changes: Ledgerwood, Lefèvre and Froese off and Henry, Bekker and Nakajima-Farran in. USA moving a lot more inside Canada’s half with more intent with their passing. Canada staying compact. | 49 min: Canada’s changes: Ledgerwood, Lefèvre and Froese off and Henry, Bekker and Nakajima-Farran in. USA moving a lot more inside Canada’s half with more intent with their passing. Canada staying compact. |
| 4.50am GMT | 4.50am GMT |
| 04:50 | 04:50 |
| 46 min: And we’re back. Canada enter the second half with more pace. Vincent comes on for Acosta and three changes for Canada. | 46 min: And we’re back. Canada enter the second half with more pace. Vincent comes on for Acosta and three changes for Canada. |
| 4.42am GMT | 4.42am GMT |
| 04:42 | 04:42 |
| At least they’re singing someone’s name! | At least they’re singing someone’s name! |
| @AmericanOutlaws I love you guys!! 🇺🇸👍👍👍 https://t.co/N9IsyAw36f | @AmericanOutlaws I love you guys!! 🇺🇸👍👍👍 https://t.co/N9IsyAw36f |
| 4.37am GMT | 4.37am GMT |
| 04:37 | 04:37 |
| You win, Revs. | You win, Revs. |
| We're out of halftime GIFs. #SorryNotSorry#USAvCAN | We're out of halftime GIFs. #SorryNotSorry#USAvCAN |
| 4.35am GMT | 4.35am GMT |
| 04:35 | 04:35 |
| I agree, but I’d replace Altidore with Kiesewetter or Shelton too. We know what Jozy can do. Let’s see some other young players. | I agree, but I’d replace Altidore with Kiesewetter or Shelton too. We know what Jozy can do. Let’s see some other young players. |
| I want to see Trapp, Nagbe and Vincent in place of Diskerud, Nguyen and Jones. #USAvCAN | I want to see Trapp, Nagbe and Vincent in place of Diskerud, Nguyen and Jones. #USAvCAN |
| 4.32am GMT | 4.32am GMT |
| 04:32 | 04:32 |
| Half time: USA 0-0 Canada | Half time: USA 0-0 Canada |
| Well, it’s all even (were you surprised?) at the half and nothing much to talk about. USA has had the better chances but Canada has had moments through their counter-attacking. Morris has played well and Larin needs more support. Let’s hope we see an improvement in the second half. | Well, it’s all even (were you surprised?) at the half and nothing much to talk about. USA has had the better chances but Canada has had moments through their counter-attacking. Morris has played well and Larin needs more support. Let’s hope we see an improvement in the second half. |
| 4.29am GMT | 4.29am GMT |
| 04:29 | 04:29 |
| 44 min: USA come back with an attack down the middle as Altidore passes to Zardes but the ball ends up in the hands of the keeper. Not long now til the end of the half and we don’t expect any additional time. | 44 min: USA come back with an attack down the middle as Altidore passes to Zardes but the ball ends up in the hands of the keeper. Not long now til the end of the half and we don’t expect any additional time. |
| 4.27am GMT | 4.27am GMT |
| 04:27 | 04:27 |
| 42 min: Some great passing from USA gets broken up by Canada and as they counter with Larin, Besler fouls him and picks up a yellow. Free kick. | 42 min: Some great passing from USA gets broken up by Canada and as they counter with Larin, Besler fouls him and picks up a yellow. Free kick. |
| 4.25am GMT | 4.25am GMT |
| 04:25 | 04:25 |
| 39 min: USA now gaining some momentum and Bradley finding more space. First, he gives a lovely pass to Zardes who holds it, returns to Bradley. He takes a shot but it’s directly at the keeper. Diskerud tries to break the defenders with a pass to Morris but it’s too long. | 39 min: USA now gaining some momentum and Bradley finding more space. First, he gives a lovely pass to Zardes who holds it, returns to Bradley. He takes a shot but it’s directly at the keeper. Diskerud tries to break the defenders with a pass to Morris but it’s too long. |
| 4.23am GMT | 4.23am GMT |
| 04:23 | 04:23 |
| 38 min: A great chance for Jordan Morris as he plays a beautiful one-two with Altidore. He tries to chip the keeper but his touch is too heavy. Great play. | 38 min: A great chance for Jordan Morris as he plays a beautiful one-two with Altidore. He tries to chip the keeper but his touch is too heavy. Great play. |
| 4.21am GMT | 4.21am GMT |
| 04:21 | 04:21 |
| 35 min: Canada now enjoying more of the ball as a deep cross in the box is cleared. Still, they keep pushing but with only 3 men in the box. | 35 min: Canada now enjoying more of the ball as a deep cross in the box is cleared. Still, they keep pushing but with only 3 men in the box. |
| 4.19am GMT | 4.19am GMT |
| 04:19 | 04:19 |
| Directly related to the fact that he has someone on him almost immediately. | Directly related to the fact that he has someone on him almost immediately. |
| Bradley's passing so far. Some FKs in here, but he's going long nearly every time. #USAvCAN pic.twitter.com/S7xgyl2C1Z | Bradley's passing so far. Some FKs in here, but he's going long nearly every time. #USAvCAN pic.twitter.com/S7xgyl2C1Z |
| 4.17am GMT | 4.17am GMT |
| 04:17 | 04:17 |
| 32 min: It’s a fairly even half with USA perhaps doing a little better, already forcing three saves and having more of the possession. Larin is doing all the work up front by himself and at some point that has to change. | 32 min: It’s a fairly even half with USA perhaps doing a little better, already forcing three saves and having more of the possession. Larin is doing all the work up front by himself and at some point that has to change. |
| 4.15am GMT | 4.15am GMT |
| 04:15 | 04:15 |
| 29 min: Canada are making it very difficult for USA to get much time on possession but it only takes one mistake for America to capitalize. Larin with a great run and Jones tracking back with no idea how to get him. Hi shot gets deflected and the chance evaporates. | 29 min: Canada are making it very difficult for USA to get much time on possession but it only takes one mistake for America to capitalize. Larin with a great run and Jones tracking back with no idea how to get him. Hi shot gets deflected and the chance evaporates. |
| 4.13am GMT | 4.13am GMT |
| 04:13 | 04:13 |
| Here’s the pass from Morris. | Here’s the pass from Morris. |
| Getting close...and what a lovely assist it would have been from @JmoSmooth13: https://t.co/cNe0HlDUQo #USAvCAN pic.twitter.com/KRa3cJhepj | Getting close...and what a lovely assist it would have been from @JmoSmooth13: https://t.co/cNe0HlDUQo #USAvCAN pic.twitter.com/KRa3cJhepj |
| 4.12am GMT | 4.12am GMT |
| 04:12 | 04:12 |
| I must say, it’s pretty depressing to see such an empty stadium. There could have been more of an effort to advertise this game. If anything, make it a free event for local children and their families. | I must say, it’s pretty depressing to see such an empty stadium. There could have been more of an effort to advertise this game. If anything, make it a free event for local children and their families. |
| 4.11am GMT | 4.11am GMT |
| 04:11 | 04:11 |
| 25 min: Again, the majority of USA’s play is on the right hand side as Zardes wins another corner. Bradley takes it and a great header goes directly to the keeper’s arms. | 25 min: Again, the majority of USA’s play is on the right hand side as Zardes wins another corner. Bradley takes it and a great header goes directly to the keeper’s arms. |
| 4.08am GMT | 4.08am GMT |
| 04:08 | 04:08 |
| 24 mins: USA controlling more of the game now, as Canada’s back four don’t really know how to deal with America’s pace. Jones, however, could do something ridiculous and Larin could capitalize. | 24 mins: USA controlling more of the game now, as Canada’s back four don’t really know how to deal with America’s pace. Jones, however, could do something ridiculous and Larin could capitalize. |
| 4.06am GMT | 4.06am GMT |
| 04:06 | 04:06 |
| 20 min: Morris with a great ball to Zardes and his shot directly at the keeper as he pushes it away. | 20 min: Morris with a great ball to Zardes and his shot directly at the keeper as he pushes it away. |
| 4.05am GMT | 4.05am GMT |
| 04:05 | 04:05 |
| 19 min: Crepeau acting as if he was Manuel Neuer. He leaves his box everytime Canada get possession. Crazy! Canada attacking USA’s box. Larin falls as he contests one with Jones and there are claims for a penalty but the ref doesn’t fall for it. Looking at it again, the appeal was understandable. I’ve seen them given. | 19 min: Crepeau acting as if he was Manuel Neuer. He leaves his box everytime Canada get possession. Crazy! Canada attacking USA’s box. Larin falls as he contests one with Jones and there are claims for a penalty but the ref doesn’t fall for it. Looking at it again, the appeal was understandable. I’ve seen them given. |
| 4.02am GMT | 4.02am GMT |
| 04:02 | 04:02 |
| 16 min: Zardes again on the right hand side with so much space finds Morris but he struggles to find anyone and the ball is cleared. USA taking over possession now. Zardes again on the right finds Altidore and with a low shot it nearly goes in! But the keeper saves it to the post. Best chance of the match! | 16 min: Zardes again on the right hand side with so much space finds Morris but he struggles to find anyone and the ball is cleared. USA taking over possession now. Zardes again on the right finds Altidore and with a low shot it nearly goes in! But the keeper saves it to the post. Best chance of the match! |
| 4.00am GMT | 4.00am GMT |
| 04:00 | 04:00 |
| Great memory, Daniel. And yeah, De Jong is not gonna stop being De Jong. Let’s hope he doesn’t do it to Morris. | Great memory, Daniel. And yeah, De Jong is not gonna stop being De Jong. Let’s hope he doesn’t do it to Morris. |
| “I’m still not over Nigel de Jong for that tackle on Stu Holden before South Africa. I never properly got to vent my animosity towards him, but now that he’s with LA and I’m a Seattle fan, it’s game on. Good luck to Stu and his family.” | “I’m still not over Nigel de Jong for that tackle on Stu Holden before South Africa. I never properly got to vent my animosity towards him, but now that he’s with LA and I’m a Seattle fan, it’s game on. Good luck to Stu and his family.” |
| 3.58am GMT | 3.58am GMT |
| 03:58 | 03:58 |
| Agreed. There’s a lot of passion here. | Agreed. There’s a lot of passion here. |
| *Friendly #USAvCAN | *Friendly #USAvCAN |
| 3.57am GMT | 3.57am GMT |
| 03:57 | 03:57 |
| 12 min: USA are also using their speed and pressing everyt ime Canada take a bad touch (which is quite often.) Zardes will be a handful tonight. Free kick to Canada, 4o yards out. It reaches the box but USA clear it for a corner. | 12 min: USA are also using their speed and pressing everyt ime Canada take a bad touch (which is quite often.) Zardes will be a handful tonight. Free kick to Canada, 4o yards out. It reaches the box but USA clear it for a corner. |
| 3.54am GMT | 3.54am GMT |
| 03:54 | 03:54 |
| 9 min: Just as I thought, Canada’s strategy is to press the playmakers and high up. Everytime Bradley gets the ball, with his back to the goal, someone is chasing him. USA still looking for more possession in Canada’s half. They finally achieve it as a deep cross finds Morris but he can’t do enough and it’s collected by the Keeper. | 9 min: Just as I thought, Canada’s strategy is to press the playmakers and high up. Everytime Bradley gets the ball, with his back to the goal, someone is chasing him. USA still looking for more possession in Canada’s half. They finally achieve it as a deep cross finds Morris but he can’t do enough and it’s collected by the Keeper. |
| 3.51am GMT | 3.51am GMT |
| 03:51 | 03:51 |
| 7 min: Jones is going to have a long day, I think. There is no way he is going to be able to deal with Canada’s pace up top. Another corner for Canada but it gets collected by Bingham. | 7 min: Jones is going to have a long day, I think. There is no way he is going to be able to deal with Canada’s pace up top. Another corner for Canada but it gets collected by Bingham. |
| 3.50am GMT | 3.50am GMT |
| 03:50 | 03:50 |
| 5 min: The game, in the early stages, is still looking for a rhythm as possession begins to even out. Akindele takes the ball on the left hand side and now it’s a corner for Canada. Corner is cleared, but not well enough as Canada keep pressing and nearly get a chance in the box but it gets scrambled away. | 5 min: The game, in the early stages, is still looking for a rhythm as possession begins to even out. Akindele takes the ball on the left hand side and now it’s a corner for Canada. Corner is cleared, but not well enough as Canada keep pressing and nearly get a chance in the box but it gets scrambled away. |
| 3.45am GMT | 3.45am GMT |
| 03:45 | 03:45 |
| 1 min: And we’re off! USA kick-off and straight away Zardes pushes on the right hand side, using his pace and his cross gets deflected for a corner. | 1 min: And we’re off! USA kick-off and straight away Zardes pushes on the right hand side, using his pace and his cross gets deflected for a corner. |
| 3.42am GMT | 3.42am GMT |
| 03:42 | 03:42 |
| And the teams are out and ready to sing the national anthems. First up, “O Canada.” It’s an operatic song, simple but effective. Next up...well you know. The crowd, though small, show a lot of support. We’re moments away from kick-off. | And the teams are out and ready to sing the national anthems. First up, “O Canada.” It’s an operatic song, simple but effective. Next up...well you know. The crowd, though small, show a lot of support. We’re moments away from kick-off. |
| 3.34am GMT | 3.34am GMT |
| 03:34 | 03:34 |
| What do you mean??? I am so psyched for this game. I’ve had 6 cups of coffee and a Red Bull. I AM PUMPED, I CAN’T WAIT, I REALLY CA- | What do you mean??? I am so psyched for this game. I’ve had 6 cups of coffee and a Red Bull. I AM PUMPED, I CAN’T WAIT, I REALLY CA- |
| Trying to stay awake for this game is like reliving 2002 World Cup. But those were played in Japan/Korea | Trying to stay awake for this game is like reliving 2002 World Cup. But those were played in Japan/Korea |
| 3.29am GMT | 3.29am GMT |
| 03:29 | 03:29 |
| We’re getting closer to kick-off. 17 minutes. | We’re getting closer to kick-off. 17 minutes. |
| This is a first. Matt Besler stops warming up, goes over to the FOX panel and is now doing an interview. Meanwhile, his team go back into the locker room and leave him by himself on the pitch. So random. Michael Bradley now does another interview. What is this? I guess it’s a friendly so it’s ok... | This is a first. Matt Besler stops warming up, goes over to the FOX panel and is now doing an interview. Meanwhile, his team go back into the locker room and leave him by himself on the pitch. So random. Michael Bradley now does another interview. What is this? I guess it’s a friendly so it’s ok... |
| 3.20am GMT | 3.20am GMT |
| 03:20 | 03:20 |
| This is awesome. | This is awesome. |
| No. 1 girlfriend and No. 1 sister are here to support the #USMNT's No. 1 'keeper for the night. #USAvCAN pic.twitter.com/5G1HZsIQ97 | No. 1 girlfriend and No. 1 sister are here to support the #USMNT's No. 1 'keeper for the night. #USAvCAN pic.twitter.com/5G1HZsIQ97 |
| 3.17am GMT | 3.17am GMT |
| 03:17 | 03:17 |
| FOX showing a very cool piece on Zardes, Morris and Kiesewetter, the new breed of American strikers. It’s a great time to be a US fan as this squad is going through a a great transition. Mark my words: USA makes the World Cup Final in 2022. I’m getting ready for the emails. | FOX showing a very cool piece on Zardes, Morris and Kiesewetter, the new breed of American strikers. It’s a great time to be a US fan as this squad is going through a a great transition. Mark my words: USA makes the World Cup Final in 2022. I’m getting ready for the emails. |
| 3.12am GMT | 3.12am GMT |
| 03:12 | 03:12 |
| Who? | Who? |
| How many times will we hear the name Jordan Morris tonight? Probably 20 times a minute. #USAvCAN | How many times will we hear the name Jordan Morris tonight? Probably 20 times a minute. #USAvCAN |
| 3.09am GMT | 3.09am GMT |
| 03:09 | 03:09 |
| Teams are out and warming up. The FOX team congratulating Stuart Holden on his retirement and new addition to the family. I like him as an analyst. Smart without being smug. An American version of Gary Neville before he took on the Valencia job. | Teams are out and warming up. The FOX team congratulating Stuart Holden on his retirement and new addition to the family. I like him as an analyst. Smart without being smug. An American version of Gary Neville before he took on the Valencia job. |
| Introducing the newest member of the Holden family, Kennady Rose🌹. My heart is bursting with love @KaralynWest pic.twitter.com/3eD4PbLklu | Introducing the newest member of the Holden family, Kennady Rose🌹. My heart is bursting with love @KaralynWest pic.twitter.com/3eD4PbLklu |
| 2.59am GMT | 2.59am GMT |
| 02:59 | 02:59 |
| I had more people at my sister’s quinceañera... | I had more people at my sister’s quinceañera... |
| Just 7,000 expected tonight at StubHub Center for #USAvCAN. Sunday’s game there vs. Iceland drew 8,803. #usmnt | Just 7,000 expected tonight at StubHub Center for #USAvCAN. Sunday’s game there vs. Iceland drew 8,803. #usmnt |
| 2.54am GMT | 2.54am GMT |
| 02:54 | 02:54 |
| Predictions? I think it’s all down to how the formations deal with strategy. If Canada’s attempt is to control the midfield and press, Bradley and Diskerud might struggle to find space. Also, Larin will play with extra fire tonight proving that he is the real deal. Canada takes it 1-0. | Predictions? I think it’s all down to how the formations deal with strategy. If Canada’s attempt is to control the midfield and press, Bradley and Diskerud might struggle to find space. Also, Larin will play with extra fire tonight proving that he is the real deal. Canada takes it 1-0. |
| 2.46am GMT | 2.46am GMT |
| 02:46 | 02:46 |
| And here is Canada’s line-up: | And here is Canada’s line-up: |
| #CANMNT Starting XI #CanadaRED pic.twitter.com/9Jh1SPuLIu | #CANMNT Starting XI #CanadaRED pic.twitter.com/9Jh1SPuLIu |
| 2.41am GMT | 2.41am GMT |
| 02:41 | 02:41 |
| Ehrm...LA GALAXY know about this? | Ehrm...LA GALAXY know about this? |
| Coaches want their players to create width but @J_Klinsmann gave them some help. Get wide! #USAvCAN 10 pm ET @FS1 pic.twitter.com/fF2Poie0iL | Coaches want their players to create width but @J_Klinsmann gave them some help. Get wide! #USAvCAN 10 pm ET @FS1 pic.twitter.com/fF2Poie0iL |
| 2.38am GMT | 2.38am GMT |
| 02:38 | 02:38 |
| USMNT starting line-up. Huge night for Jordan Morris. | USMNT starting line-up. Huge night for Jordan Morris. |
| Here is the #USMNT's starting lineup for #USAvCAN. pic.twitter.com/H2pNBibL5X | Here is the #USMNT's starting lineup for #USAvCAN. pic.twitter.com/H2pNBibL5X |
| 2.35am GMT | 2.35am GMT |
| 02:35 | 02:35 |
| Still waiting for the line-ups but I can tell you that this is a great night for MLS as both squads combine for 32 players from the league. For Don Garber this is his Super Bowl. Remember, the 21st season kicks-off on Sunday, March 6, when every single team will play that day. | Still waiting for the line-ups but I can tell you that this is a great night for MLS as both squads combine for 32 players from the league. For Don Garber this is his Super Bowl. Remember, the 21st season kicks-off on Sunday, March 6, when every single team will play that day. |
| 2.29am GMT | 2.29am GMT |
| 02:29 | 02:29 |
| Hello! Welcome to this international friendly between USA and Canada as Jurgen Klinsmann ends his winter training camp with a North American derby at the StubHub Center in Carson, California. Now, the pessimist in me will tell you that this match will feel longer than an episode of Due South (see what I did there?) and just like their previous two meetings - Toronto in 2012 and Houston in 2013 - it will end goalless. However, I am an optimist and I loved the aforementioned TV show, so I’m hoping the men will take a lesson from the women’s game and give us some entertainment. | Hello! Welcome to this international friendly between USA and Canada as Jurgen Klinsmann ends his winter training camp with a North American derby at the StubHub Center in Carson, California. Now, the pessimist in me will tell you that this match will feel longer than an episode of Due South (see what I did there?) and just like their previous two meetings - Toronto in 2012 and Houston in 2013 - it will end goalless. However, I am an optimist and I loved the aforementioned TV show, so I’m hoping the men will take a lesson from the women’s game and give us some entertainment. |
| The U.S have not lost to Canada in 35 years and haven’t lost at home since 1957 when “Les Rouges” won 3-2 in St.Louis. For Klinsmann - after seeing his team beat Iceland 3-2 last Sunday - this is a great opportunity to see a little bit more from certain fringe players who either had little or zero playing time against the Europeans. As Graham Parker pointed out, both Jordan Morris and Jerome Kiesewetter (Amazing last name, btw) impressed when they came on last week, and Darlington Nagbe will be looking to make most of this opportunity. | The U.S have not lost to Canada in 35 years and haven’t lost at home since 1957 when “Les Rouges” won 3-2 in St.Louis. For Klinsmann - after seeing his team beat Iceland 3-2 last Sunday - this is a great opportunity to see a little bit more from certain fringe players who either had little or zero playing time against the Europeans. As Graham Parker pointed out, both Jordan Morris and Jerome Kiesewetter (Amazing last name, btw) impressed when they came on last week, and Darlington Nagbe will be looking to make most of this opportunity. |
| For Benito Floro I feel this is a now-or-never situation in Canadian soccer. They have two huge qualifiers against Mexico next month and he needs a good performance in order to evaluate what needs fixing before those matches arrive. I am really looking forward to seeing what Cyle Larin (2015 MLS rookie of the year for Orlando) can bring tonight and let’s also remember Tesho Akindele (2014 MLS rookie of the year for Dallas) is no slouch.Let’s hope we get a good game tonight. I’ll be back with the line-ups! | For Benito Floro I feel this is a now-or-never situation in Canadian soccer. They have two huge qualifiers against Mexico next month and he needs a good performance in order to evaluate what needs fixing before those matches arrive. I am really looking forward to seeing what Cyle Larin (2015 MLS rookie of the year for Orlando) can bring tonight and let’s also remember Tesho Akindele (2014 MLS rookie of the year for Dallas) is no slouch.Let’s hope we get a good game tonight. I’ll be back with the line-ups! |
| 6.57pm GMT | 6.57pm GMT |
| 18:57 | 18:57 |
| Luis will be here shortly. In the meantime, here’s Sean Keeler on why USA and Canada need to crank up their rivalry: | Luis will be here shortly. In the meantime, here’s Sean Keeler on why USA and Canada need to crank up their rivalry: |
| Related: North American soccer needs a real Canada v USA rivalry | Related: North American soccer needs a real Canada v USA rivalry |
| When the Yanks and Les Rouges hook up in hockey, it’s an event. On the pitch, it’s a shrug. | When the Yanks and Les Rouges hook up in hockey, it’s an event. On the pitch, it’s a shrug. |
| Look, we know what you’re saying, at least south of the border: that’s the way we like it, no stress, no fuss. There’s already enough bile in the US-Mexico series to fill the Aleutian Trench, and the last thing Jurgen Klinsmann needs is another sharp wooden stake to hand to his detractors. | Look, we know what you’re saying, at least south of the border: that’s the way we like it, no stress, no fuss. There’s already enough bile in the US-Mexico series to fill the Aleutian Trench, and the last thing Jurgen Klinsmann needs is another sharp wooden stake to hand to his detractors. |
| Yet it’s curious that the US and Canadian national teams, post-world war two, have rarely been relevant – OK, relevant-ish – at the same time. Since Fifa created world rankings, USA have averaged a No19 slot; Canada No77. Over the last 23 years, the North American twosome have only been ranked in the top 50 in the same year twice: In 1993 (US 22nd, Canada 44th) and 1996 (US 18th; Canada, 40th). | Yet it’s curious that the US and Canadian national teams, post-world war two, have rarely been relevant – OK, relevant-ish – at the same time. Since Fifa created world rankings, USA have averaged a No19 slot; Canada No77. Over the last 23 years, the North American twosome have only been ranked in the top 50 in the same year twice: In 1993 (US 22nd, Canada 44th) and 1996 (US 18th; Canada, 40th). |
| When Les Rouges was flying high in 1986, the first and only time they’ve qualified for a World Cup, US soccer had nearly bottomed out. In 2014, while World Cup fever gripped the States, Canada endured a 958-minute goal drought and saw its Fifa ranking dip to 122 that August, the lowest mark in the country’s history. | When Les Rouges was flying high in 1986, the first and only time they’ve qualified for a World Cup, US soccer had nearly bottomed out. In 2014, while World Cup fever gripped the States, Canada endured a 958-minute goal drought and saw its Fifa ranking dip to 122 that August, the lowest mark in the country’s history. |
| But what if both sides of the border actually had incentive to sit up and take notice when America and America Nice locked horns? USA v Mexico is fun for the same reason, by and large, as Broncos v Patriots and Cruz v Trump: anythingcould happen. El Tri still lead the overall series with USA, but since the 1994 World Cup marked the perceptive rebirth – or rediscovery – of football in American circles, the northerners hold a 15-10-8 edge. | But what if both sides of the border actually had incentive to sit up and take notice when America and America Nice locked horns? USA v Mexico is fun for the same reason, by and large, as Broncos v Patriots and Cruz v Trump: anythingcould happen. El Tri still lead the overall series with USA, but since the 1994 World Cup marked the perceptive rebirth – or rediscovery – of football in American circles, the northerners hold a 15-10-8 edge. |