Justin Ellis scored the only goal as the United States beat Canada 1-0 in a friendly international on Tuesday. The 29th-minute strike, assisted by Alexander Freeman, ended a run of four consecutive defeats for the USMNT. The goal came in the 29th minute, a key moment in a match where the United States had been struggling for form, having lost their last four matches prior to this win.
Ellis found the net after a first half where both sides struggled to create clear chances. The goal came from a rare moment of quality, with Freeman providing the decisive pass. The win provides a positive end to this international window, which began with a 3-0 victory over Mexico last Friday. You can review the team's upcoming fixtures for the rest of the year.
Lineup changes and cautions
Head coach Gregg Berhalter made three changes at halftime, sending on Sebastian Berhalter, Sergiño Dest and Jacob Hall. Canada also made two switches at the break. The match was a physical affair, with four yellow cards shown. Tani Oluwaseyi and Jonathan David were booked for Canada, while Giovanni Reyna and Malik Tillman received cautions for the United States.
Despite having less possession, Canada managed more shots and corners than the hosts. US goalkeeper Brian Schwake was called into action for three saves to preserve the clean sheet.
The United States' next scheduled match is a friendly, though the exact opponent and date are yet to be confirmed. Berhalter used all eight available substitutes in the second half to assess his options.
