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Canada Defeats USMNT 2-1 to Claim Nations League Third Place

Jonathan David's decisive goal highlights Canada's progress as USMNT struggles under Mauricio Pochettino continue.

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Mar 20, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; United States of America head coach Mauricio Pochettino talks to the media after their loss to Panama in a Concacaf Nations League semifinal match at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images/File Photo
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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)

Overview

  • Jonathan David scored the winning goal in the 59th minute, securing Canada's victory over the United States in the third-place match of the 2025 CONCACAF Nations League.
  • Tani Oluwaseyi opened the scoring for Canada in the 27th minute, while Patrick Agyemang equalized for the USMNT in the 35th minute.
  • Canada achieved consecutive wins over the USMNT for the first time since 1985, signaling a shift in North American soccer dynamics.
  • USMNT's fourth-place finish marks their worst-ever performance in the Nations League, raising concerns about their readiness for the 2026 World Cup under coach Mauricio Pochettino.
  • The match featured dramatic moments, including Alphonso Davies' early injury and Jesse Marsch's red card for protesting a penalty decision.