US beat Canada 1-0 to wrap up four-win international break
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.Across four games, seven of 12 US goals were scored by teenagers, with debuts for 13 new players as Pochettino eyes the future following a…
Nineteen-year-old Justin Ellis of the United States scored the lone goal in a 1-0 victory over Canada in a flawless four-win international break. Head coach Mauricio Pochettino expressed optimism about the U.S.'s potential as a soccer powerhouse following the win. Ellis, who scored on his debut against Peru, capitalized on an Alex Freeman cross midway through the first half.
Canada's best chance came in the 63rd minute when substitute Mathieu Choiniere's free kick hit the crossbar. Despite a slow start and several fouls, the U.S. competed well against the motivated Canadian team.
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