Canada Defeats U.S. 2-1 to Secure Third Place in 2025 CONCACAF Nations League

Jonathan David's decisive goal and U.S. struggles under Mauricio Pochettino highlight contrasting trajectories ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Canada earned back-to-back wins over the U.S. for the first time since 1985, with Jonathan David scoring the winning goal in the 59th minute.
Tani Oluwaseyi opened the scoring for Canada in the 27th minute, while Patrick Agyemang equalized for the U.S. in the 35th minute.
Canada's coach Jesse Marsch received a red card for protesting a penalty decision, and Alphonso Davies exited early due to a knee injury.
The U.S. finished fourth in the tournament after consecutive losses, raising concerns over disjointed play and defensive issues under Mauricio Pochettino.
Sparse attendance at SoFi Stadium reflected waning fan engagement as both teams prepare for the 2026 World Cup on home soil.