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21-03-2025
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How to watch USMNT vs Canada: CONCACAF Nations League third-place game stream, preview, prediction
The United States men's national team have a high-stakes, low-stakes affair set for Sunday in California, where they'll take on Canada in the CONCACAF Nations League third-place game. On one hand, this is a good test for depth players against a decent opponent. There are rivalry bragging rights at play but in the big picture it's a chance for a handful of players to seize a moment on a national team missing more than a few key pieces. The opportunity may not come again. USMNT 0-1 PANAMA — Recap, highlights | Player ratings | What we learned On the other hand, it is a first chance for Mauricio Pochettino to lead his team to a bounce back from defeat in a World Cup preparation project that has raced into the windshield faster than a "Last rest stop for 100 miles" sign on the highway. It's a scrap against a Canadian team led by the most celebrated American coach on the globe, a neighbor who has punched above its weight more often than you've punched at or below yours. Pochettino's bonafides are true, but so are those of Canada boss Jesse Marsch, who like his USMNT counterpart made his managerial bones in a fairly linear manner. Pochettino progressed from Espanyol to Southampton, Spurs to PSG and then Chelsea, while Marsch took a less traditional path: MLS to Austria, Bundesliga to Premier League path. But uncertainty filled the USMNT sphere once Pochettino's men suffered their last-minute loss to Panama — a dominant but finish-free performance that suffers new questions from its timing. Pochettino's substitutions or lack thereof are being questioned but the Argentine had to anticipate an extra time session that didn't arrive when Cecilio Waterman beat Matt Turner to the far post moments from the end of second-half stoppage time. And Pochettino has invited criticism with his explanations for the performance. Effort didn't seem in question during the game, but afterwards Pochettino still mentioned the side needing more passion to fight for the badge. This was a sentiment proffered by Thierry Henry in a pregame-aired interview with the USMNT boss, giving the words an air of insincerity. The talent of this USMNT is undeniable but Pochettino's draw was the respect he brought into the room. He has to be bigger than the egos. We don't know how extra time would've played out. We know he was missing Johnny Cardoso, Sergino Dest, Antonee Robinson, Ricardo Pepi, Folarin Balogun, and Malik Tillman. But McKennie and Pulisic labored, the latter looking better late while the former toiled to the final whistle in a laborious performance that saw him out-of-place and a loser of 2-of-11 duels. Both are best when freelancing but there's only room for one of them to do it and it has to be Pulisic. And while Yunus Musah was fine if not good at right back, he could've been an answer to a midfield connection issue while a natural fullback, Marlon Fossey, sat waiting in the bench. In a game calling out for a 1v1 hero, Giovanni Reyna and Diego Luna sat cold, too. So instead of a match-up with Mexico for a trophy and continued CONCACAF dominance, the Yanks match-up with an upstart Canada who has more often than not got more out of the sum of its parts. In fact, if the Yanks out-produced their talent in the same manner as Canada, they would've easily made a deeper Copa America run (let alone probably smashes Panama on Thursday). Marsch and his men will be fired up to prove themselves against the swagger-carrying Yanks. Will the Americans answer the call? The fact that it's a question at all seemed almost absurd just hours before the semifinals kicked off in California. There are major similarities and differences between the USMNT and Canada. The Canadian midfield is less complete and certainly shallower, but they have superior options at center forward (in this camp at least, though they failed to do anything against Mexico in the semifinal). Both sides are usually driven by very good fullbacks but the Americans are missing their elite one in Robinson while Canada have Alphonso Davies for this match. What about heart, though? If there are similarities, Sunday's game will be a great watch. If there aren't, Pochettino will face bigger questions than he dreamed when taking over the USMNT for this home World Cup cycle. Kick off time: 6pm ET SundayVenue: SoFi Stadium — Los AngelesStreaming: Paramount+ OUT: Antonee Robinson (undisclosed), Ricardo Pepi (knee), Folarin Balogun (shoulder), Johnny Cardoso (undisclosed), Auston Trusty (undisclosed), Malik Tillman (ankle) OUT: Richie Laryea (leg). This won't be a blowout. Jonathan David and Cyle Larin were both disappointing against Mexico but will find more joy against the USMNT. Likewise, Pulisic and the U.S. attack should have a lot more joy in more dangerous areas against Canada's center backs and midfield. This could down to goalkeepers, but it's more likely to be about the middle of the park. And here is where the USMNT will deliver a win that will calm the room, if not the fan base. USMNT 2-1 Canada.
NBC Sports
21-03-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
A most interesting third-place game (ever?) — USMNT vs Canada
The United States men's national team have a high-stakes, low-stakes affair set for Sunday in California, where they'll take on Canada in the CONCACAF Nations League third-place game. On one hand, this is a good test for depth players against a decent opponent. There are rivalry bragging rights at play but in the big picture it's a chance for a handful of players to seize a moment on a national team missing more than a few key pieces. The opportunity may not come again. USMNT 0-1 PANAMA — Recap, highlights | Player ratings | What we learned On the other hand, it is a first chance for Mauricio Pochettino to lead his team to a bounce back from defeat in a World Cup preparation project that has raced into the windshield faster than a 'Last rest stop for 100 miles' sign on the highway. It's a scrap against a Canadian team led by the most celebrated American coach on the globe, a neighbor who has punched above its weight more often than you've punched at or below yours. Pochettino's bonafides are true, but so are those of Canada boss Jesse Marsch, who like his USMNT counterpart made his managerial bones in a fairly linear manner. Pochettino progressed from Espanyol to Southampton, Spurs to PSG and then Chelsea, while Marsch took a less traditional path: MLS to Austria, Bundesliga to Premier League path. But uncertainty filled the USMNT sphere once Pochettino's men suffered their last-minute loss to Panama — a dominant but finish-free performance that suffers new questions from its timing. Pochettino's substitutions or lack thereof are being questioned but the Argentine had to anticipate an extra time session that didn't arrive when Cecilio Waterman beat Matt Turner to the far post moments from the end of second-half stoppage time. And Pochettino has invited criticism with his explanations for the performance. Effort didn't seem in question during the game, but afterwards Pochettino still mentioned the side needing more passion to fight for the badge. This was a sentiment proffered by Thierry Henry in a pregame-aired interview with the USMNT boss, giving the words an air of insincerity. The talent of this USMNT is undeniable but Pochettino's draw was the respect he brought into the room. He has to be bigger than the egos. We don't know how extra time would've played out. We know he was missing Johnny Cardoso, Sergino Dest, Antonee Robinson, Ricardo Pepi, Folarin Balogun, and Malik Tillman. But McKennie and Pulisic labored, the latter looking better late while the former toiled to the final whistle in a laborious performance that saw him out-of-place and a loser of 2-of-11 duels. And while Yunus Musah was fine if not good at right back, he could've been an answer to a midfield connection issue while a natural fullback, Marlon Fossey, sat waiting in the bench. In a game calling out for a 1v1 hero, Giovanni Reyna and Diego Luna sat cold, too. So instead of a match-up with Mexico for a trophy and continued CONCACAF dominance, the Yanks match-up with an upstart Canada who has more often than not got more out of the sum of its parts. In fact, if the Yanks out-produced their talent in the same manner as Canada, they would've easily made a deeper Copa America run (let alone probably smashes Panama on Thursday). Marsch and his men will be fired up to prove themselves against the swagger-carrying Yanks. Will the Americans answer the call? The fact that it's a question at all seemed almost absurd just hours before the semifinals kicked off in California. There are major similarities and differences between the USMNT and Canada. The Canadian midfield is less complete and certainly shallower, but they have superior options at center forward (in this camp at least, though they failed to do anything against Mexico in the semifinal). Both sides are usually driven by very good fullbacks but the Americans are missing their elite one in Robinson while Canada have Alphonso Davies for this match. What about heart, though? If there are similarities, Sunday's game will be a great watch. If there aren't, Pochettino will face bigger questions than he dreamed when taking over the USMNT for this home World Cup cycle. How to watch USMNT vs Canada live, stream link and start time Kick off time: 6pm ET Sunday Venue: SoFi Stadium — Los Angeles Streaming: Paramount+ USMNT team news, injuries OUT: Antonee Robinson (undisclosed), Ricardo Pepi (knee), Folarin Balogun (shoulder), Johnny Cardoso (undisclosed), Auston Trusty (undisclosed), Malik Tillman (ankle) Canada team news, injuries OUT: Richie Laryea (leg). USMNT vs Canada prediction This won't be a blowout. Jonathan David and Cyle Larin were both disappointing against Mexico but will find more joy against the USMNT. Likewise, Pulisic and the U.S. attack should have a lot more joy in more dangerous areas against Canada's center backs and midfield. This could down to goalkeepers, but it's more likely to be about the middle of the park. And here is where the USMNT will deliver a win that will calm the room, if not the fan base. USMNT 2-1 Canada.
NBC Sports
21-03-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
USMNT player ratings — Who showed up, and who didn't in loss to Panama?
The USMNT will not lift the CONCACAF Nations League trophy for a fourth consecutive time after losing to Panama 1-0 in the semifinal on Thursday, and Mauricio Pochettino will a few more questions than answers on his mind following the stoppage-time collapse in Los Angeles. USA 0-1 PANAMA - Highlights, recap & analysis For 90-plus minutes, the USMNT dominated possession (67-33) and, statistically speaking, was the better side (12-3 in shots, 5-1 on target), but it was the '1" that mattered most as Cecilio Waterman struck in 94th minute to sink American hopes. So, who shone brightest against Panama, and who might have to do better against Mexico or Canada on Sunday? USMNT player ratings vs Panama — CONCACAF Nations League semifinal GK Matt Turner - 4: The fact the USMNT doesn't have a goalkeeper that is playing regularly, let alone well, in a club situation is a real problem. A. Real. Problem. They needed him to make one save all night, and he couldn't. RB Yunus Mush - 7: One of the few players that looked to beat someone 1v1 and actually did so. Crosses from the right wing were dangerous when not much else was. CB Chris Richards - 6: Looked to push the ball forward plenty in possession, but there just wasn't much there aside from long diagonals out to the wing. Like everyone else, it was mostly sideways (at best) and backwards. CB Tim Ream - 5: It's harsh to judge a player on a single moment in a 90-minute game, but Ream didn't step out wide to close down Cecilio Waterman with Joe Scally in no man's land too far (and too central) up the field. The left side of defense (and the goalkeeper) completely fumbled the game away. LB Joe Scally - 5: It's harsh to judge a player on a single moment in a 90-minute game, but Scally was caught in no man's land and get back in position defensively after losing a 50-50 challenge right before the goal. The left side of defense (and the goalkeeper) completely fumbled the game away. MF Tyler Adams - 6: Safe defensively (good), and safe in possession (not so good). At some point, the USMNT need a deep-lying midfielder than will get on the ball, drive forward and play the ball in behind. That isn't Adams, and it also isn't… MF Tanner Tessmann - 6: He's one of the more well-rounded options in midfield, but with limited upside going both ways. Playing alongside defensive-minded Adams, it doesn't quite come off because his progressive passing isn't quite there. MF Weston McKennie - 6.5: Someone from the midfield has to get forward and be the extra man in the box, and McKennie is not only willing to do so but dangerous when he does. As far as secondary aerial targets go, he's one of the best. MF Christian Pulisic - 5.5: Captain? Leader? Creative force? Where was it? 60 touches? Great. 3 passes into the final third, playing as a no. 10? Not so great. The standard is the standard, and that was well below. FW Tim Weah - 6: Love him on the right, looking to put crosses in the box. Don't like him on the left looking to create for himself or others. Another example of a one-dimensional player who has a strength (or two) but more weaknesses to his game. FW Josh Sargent - 6.5: His best moment didn't even count because Weah was miles offside in the build-up, but the USMNT has been crying out for a center forward that doesn't think and just puts his foot through the ball for ages. He's in fine form for Norwich (12 goals in the Championship) and should probably get more looks going forward.
Yahoo
21-03-2025
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- Yahoo
USMNT bombs Pochettino's first test, loses to Panama in Nations League semifinals
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Panama stunned the U.S. men's national team with a stoppage-time goal in Thursday's CONCACAF Nations League semifinals to deal new USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino his first loss on the job. The USMNT labored through 90 minutes. They were stymied by a resolute Panamanian team, and by their own hesitance and timidity. At times, they looked disinterested. They played with none of 'the grit, the desire, the nastiness' that Weston McKennie said Pochettino has been trying to instill. But still, the game seemed destined for extra time. It droned on and on at 0-0. Then, in the 94th minute, Cecilio Waterman beat U.S. goalkeeper Matt Turner, and Panama prevailed 1-0. NA NA NA NA 🇵🇦NA NA NA NA 🇨🇦HEY HEY HEY 😎____ ___ 👋#USMNT — OneSoccer (@onesoccer) March 21, 2025 This story will be updated. A shocking ending as Panama scores in the final minute of stoppage time to steal the win. ¡Cecilio Waterman la manda al fondo de la red! 🇵🇦💥 — Concacaf Nations League (@CNationsLeague) March 21, 2025 PANAMA TAKES THE LEAD OVER THE USMNT IN STOPPAGE TIME 😱🇵🇦 — FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) March 21, 2025 IT'S 1-0 PANAMA WITH MINUTES LEFT IN THE MATCH This game is crying out for somebody who can make a play out of nothing in tight spaces. Gio Reyna and Diego Luna are two of maybe three U.S. players capable of doing that. And yet Pochettino hasn't turned to either of them. CLOSE FROM PATRICK AGYEMANG 😱The USMNT have some momentum late 👀 — Golazo America (@GolazoAmerica) March 21, 2025 A few injury stoppages over the past 10 minutes. One chance for the U.S., created by Weston McKennie for Pat Agyemang, was comfortably saved. Still 0-0, 85th minute. 79' - SubstitutionIN: Mark McKenzieOUT: Chris Richards — U.S. Soccer Men's National Team (@USMNT) March 21, 2025 The changes have not changed anything so far. Still dull, congested, and 0-0. Apologies to those who've spent an hour and a half of their life watching. Lads. 🇺🇸@HoustonDynamo | @CharlotteFC — FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) March 21, 2025 ... but Gio Reyna is not one of them. Pochettino subbing in Patrick Agyemang and Jack McGlynn for Josh Sargent and Tanner Tessmann. ... has been their Tyler Adams-reinforced defensive solidity. Panama has created nothing of note. (Which, of course, Panama will be just fine with if the U.S. also creates nothing of note. But still, the U.S. structure, both defensively and in defensive transition, has been good.) One of the USMNT's problems in the first half was that Panama, with its narrow 5-4-1, was forcing the Americans to attack through wide areas... and the U.S. had nobody capable of making plays with the ball at his feet on the right. So, Pulisic and McKennie have swapped. McKennie is now in the left halfspace, and Pulisic is playing wide right. Some early pressure from the U.S. to start the ... by the few thousand USMNT fans who are actually here. It's 0-0. Roaring start to the year before a World Cup year! (That's sarcasm, to be clear.) For a semifinal, between two teams that have played chippy, physical affairs in the past, with a World Cup in the not-too-distant future... this has been quite dull. A pretty sparse crowd — many of whom are wearing green and waiting for the second game — hasn't helped. JOSH SARGENT NEARLY SCORES HIS FIRST USMNT GOAL IN FIVE AND A HALF YEARS 😱 — Golazo America (@GolazoAmerica) March 20, 2025 ... Tim Weah was offside in the buildup, by several yards. A few moments later, Sargent scored, but an easy call to disallow it. After a rocky, tentative stretch between minutes 5 and 15, the USMNT just created two chances. First, McKennie found Sargent with a cut-back in the box, and the striker's shot deflected off the post. Next, Weah found McKennie with a cross, and McKennie's back-post header, from pretty darn close range, was right down the goalkeeper's throat. Tyler Adams needed only eight minutes to show why he's such a valued member of this national team. Chris Richards got bodied off the ball by Christian Martínez, who led a Panama break. Adams scrambled back and blocked Martínez's cross in the penalty box. As Weston McKennie said yesterday, when asked about Adams: "Having him in the lineup, and playing in that 6 role, it's kind of a sense of security — knowing that if you're not able to get back [and defend ... he can do it." A shocking ending as Panama scores in the final minute of stoppage time to steal the win. ¡Cecilio Waterman la manda al fondo de la red! 🇵🇦💥 — Concacaf Nations League (@CNationsLeague) March 21, 2025 PANAMA TAKES THE LEAD OVER THE USMNT IN STOPPAGE TIME 😱🇵🇦 — FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) March 21, 2025 IT'S 1-0 PANAMA WITH MINUTES LEFT IN THE MATCH This game is crying out for somebody who can make a play out of nothing in tight spaces. Gio Reyna and Diego Luna are two of maybe three U.S. players capable of doing that. And yet Pochettino hasn't turned to either of them. CLOSE FROM PATRICK AGYEMANG 😱The USMNT have some momentum late 👀 — Golazo America (@GolazoAmerica) March 21, 2025 A few injury stoppages over the past 10 minutes. One chance for the U.S., created by Weston McKennie for Pat Agyemang, was comfortably saved. Still 0-0, 85th minute. 79' - SubstitutionIN: Mark McKenzieOUT: Chris Richards — U.S. Soccer Men's National Team (@USMNT) March 21, 2025 The changes have not changed anything so far. Still dull, congested, and 0-0. Apologies to those who've spent an hour and a half of their life watching. Lads. 🇺🇸@HoustonDynamo | @CharlotteFC — FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) March 21, 2025 ... but Gio Reyna is not one of them. Pochettino subbing in Patrick Agyemang and Jack McGlynn for Josh Sargent and Tanner Tessmann. ... has been their Tyler Adams-reinforced defensive solidity. Panama has created nothing of note. (Which, of course, Panama will be just fine with if the U.S. also creates nothing of note. But still, the U.S. structure, both defensively and in defensive transition, has been good.) One of the USMNT's problems in the first half was that Panama, with its narrow 5-4-1, was forcing the Americans to attack through wide areas... and the U.S. had nobody capable of making plays with the ball at his feet on the right. So, Pulisic and McKennie have swapped. McKennie is now in the left halfspace, and Pulisic is playing wide right. Some early pressure from the U.S. to start the ... by the few thousand USMNT fans who are actually here. It's 0-0. Roaring start to the year before a World Cup year! (That's sarcasm, to be clear.) For a semifinal, between two teams that have played chippy, physical affairs in the past, with a World Cup in the not-too-distant future... this has been quite dull. A pretty sparse crowd — many of whom are wearing green and waiting for the second game — hasn't helped. JOSH SARGENT NEARLY SCORES HIS FIRST USMNT GOAL IN FIVE AND A HALF YEARS 😱 — Golazo America (@GolazoAmerica) March 20, 2025 ... Tim Weah was offside in the buildup, by several yards. A few moments later, Sargent scored, but an easy call to disallow it. After a rocky, tentative stretch between minutes 5 and 15, the USMNT just created two chances. First, McKennie found Sargent with a cut-back in the box, and the striker's shot deflected off the post. Next, Weah found McKennie with a cross, and McKennie's back-post header, from pretty darn close range, was right down the goalkeeper's throat. Tyler Adams needed only eight minutes to show why he's such a valued member of this national team. Chris Richards got bodied off the ball by Christian Martínez, who led a Panama break. Adams scrambled back and blocked Martínez's cross in the penalty box. As Weston McKennie said yesterday, when asked about Adams: "Having him in the lineup, and playing in that 6 role, it's kind of a sense of security — knowing that if you're not able to get back [and defend ... he can do it."
