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Canada Defeats U.S. 2-1 to Claim Third Place in CONCACAF Nations League

Jonathan David's decisive goal and Alphonso Davies' early injury highlight a historic win as U.S. faces mounting scrutiny under Mauricio Pochettino.

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USA's defender #17 Marlon Joseph Fossey slides into Canada's forward #14 Jacob Shaffelburg during the CONCACAF Nations League third place final football match between USA and Canada at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on March 23, 2025. (Photo by Frederic J. Brown / AFP) (Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Canada secured a 2-1 victory over the United States in the CONCACAF Nations League third-place match at SoFi Stadium, marking their second consecutive win against the U.S. for the first time since 1985.
  • Jonathan David scored the winning goal in the 59th minute, extending his record as Canada's all-time leading scorer with 32 international goals.
  • Tani Oluwaseyi opened the scoring for Canada in the first half, while Patrick Agyemang equalized for the U.S. with his first competitive goal.
  • Canadian captain Alphonso Davies left the match in the 12th minute due to an apparent knee injury, raising concerns ahead of his club's Champions League campaign.
  • The U.S. team, under coach Mauricio Pochettino, has now lost two consecutive competitive matches, escalating questions about their readiness for the 2026 World Cup.