Los Angeles, United States, Oct 7, 2026 (AFP) - US beat Canada 1-0 to wrap up four-win international break

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2026-10-07

Head coach Mauricio Pochettino expressed optimism for the United States's future as a soccer powerhouse after teen Justin Ellis scored the only goal against Canada on Tuesday 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......

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