USMNT v Canada live – updates, analysis and more from international friendly

Game at Allianz Field in Saint Paul kicks off at 8pm ET Last time out: USA beats Mexico 3-0 in romp Email Beau your questions, thoughts and jokes A few players I’ll be watching closest in this one: Goalkeeper feels like a re-opened competition after shaky halves from World Cup in

Game at Allianz Field in Saint Paul kicks off at 8pm ET Last time out: USA beats Mexico 3-0 in romp Email Beau your questions, thoughts and jokes A few players I’ll be watching closest in this one: Goalkeeper feels like a re-opened competition after shaky halves from World Cup incumbents Matt Freese and Chris Brady, while Diego Kochen shone bright in his first start against Mexico. Brian Schwake will try to make his case from the opening whistle, looking to carry his fine form with Nashville into his second appearance. I was hoping to see Auston Trusty partner with Chris Richards, as he seems like the best partner in a post-Tim Ream US side, but he looks set to deploy at left-back.

That said, Alex Freeman will likely advance further up the right, and Trusty could deputize as a wide center-back in build-up phases. Mathis Albert may not yet be a regular with Dortmund’s B-team, much less the senior side, but his dynamism throughout this camp earned him a surprise start over the more polished and proven Zavier Gozo. A fascinating chance to get a long look at another star of the program’s future.

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