USMNT adds to sports wins over Canada this year with international friendly victory in Minnesota

It may have only been an international friendly for the U.S.men’s national soccer team, but victory was had against their rival north of the border during the match in St.

Paul, Minnesota on Tuesday night.This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners.If you sign up or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated.

This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom.The USMNT defeated Canada, 1-0, to complete their international break undefeated in their first stretch since a tough Round of 16 loss to Belgium in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGEUnited States' Justin Ellis scores a goal during the first half of an international friendly soccer match against Canada on Tuesday, Oct.6, 2026, in St.

Paul, Minn.(Abbie Parr)There was no Christian Pulisic on the pitch for the U.S., as he continues to rehab from the bone bruise and microfracture he suffered in that loss to Belgium on home soil during the World Cup.

But others stepped up to get the job done against a tough Canadian group that made it out of their Group B and into the knockout stages this summer.It was Justin Ellis, a 19-year-old from Florida who stars for Orlando City SC in Major League Soccer, who scored the lone goal for the USMNT.THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE.DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW!Ellis was called up to the U.S.

senior team by manager Mauricio Pochettino for friendlies against Peru, Chile, and Mexico prior to this meeting with Canada.He was among those called up to get the international experience, but he was notable considering Uruguay head coach Diego Forlán visited him the week prior.

Ellis is eligible to also represent Uruguay on the international stage through his mother.Canada's Jonathan David battles for possession against United States' Brooklyn Raines and Chris Richards during the first half of an international friendly soccer match Tuesday, Oct.6, 2026, in St.

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