Match Reflection

The United States men’s national team faced a disappointing 2-1 loss against Canada in the Concacaf Nations League, revealing significant issues with both the players and the tactical system in place. This match comes after a shocking loss to Panama, giving rise to questions about the preparation of the team ahead of the World Cup.

Key performances highlighted several players who failed to meet the high standards expected, particularly in midfield where the team struggled to maintain possession and create attack opportunities.

Player Ratings

GK: Matt Turner (90 mins)
Made several strong saves, yet was unable to stop Canada’s goals. Rating: 5

DEF: Joe Scally (45 mins)
Strong in challenges but limited activity due to limited opportunities. Rating: 6

DEF: Cameron Carter-Vickers (90 mins)
Okay defensively but inadequate at progressing the ball. Rating: 5

DEF: Mark McKenzie (90 mins)
Showed a few good interventions but was generally subdued. Rating: 5

DEF: Max Arfsten (90 mins)
Struggled to adapt defensively, resulting in multiple turnovers. Rating: 4

MID: Tyler Adams (69 mins)
Did not have the ball often; didn’t meet his own high standards. Rating: 5

MID: Weston McKennie (69 mins)
Too many unforced errors allowed Canada to capitalize. Rating: 4

MID: Diego Luna (90 mins)
Displayed intent with a key assist, one of the team’s more determined players. Rating: 7

FWD: Christian Pulisic (69 mins)
An anonymous outing with few touches; needs to perform at a higher level. Rating: 4

FWD: Patrick Agyemang (78 mins)
Scored a well-taken goal and created chances, but lacked service. Rating: 7

FWD: Tim Weah (90 mins)
Not enough ball involvement; systematic issues visible. Rating: 6

Substitutes

Marlon Fossey (45 mins)
Tried to instill energy out wide, but consistency was an issue. Rating: 6

Gio Reyna (21 mins)
Provided a promising set-piece opportunity but had to drop deep for ball involvement. Rating: 6

Yunus Musah (21 mins)
Introduced for freshness but had minimal impact. Rating: 6

Tanner Tessmann (21 mins)
Limited activity after his introduction. Rating: Incomplete

Brian White (12 mins)
Hardly any time to impact the game, managed only 8 touches. Rating: Incomplete

Manager

Mauricio Pochettino
Attempted a tactical shift that initially seemed promising but exacerbated as the match progressed. His efforts to maintain calm expectations seem increasingly challenged as defeat looms. Rating: 6