Title: Canada Defeats U.S. in Historic Away Win After 67 Years
Sub-title: Canada secures a 2-1 victory over the U.S. in Kansas City, ending a decades-long drought.
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The Canadian men’s soccer team made history on Saturday by defeating the U.S. 2-1 in an international friendly, marking their first away win against the Americans in 67 years. Jacob Shaffelburg and Jonathan David were the heroes for Canada, scoring the decisive goals in a game that saw the Canadians dominate the first half.
Canada last triumphed over the U.S. on American soil in 1957 during a World Cup qualifying match. Since then, the Canadians had gone winless in 23 straight games away from home, but on Saturday, they broke the streak with an impressive performance.
Head coach Jesse Marsch praised his team’s energy and commitment, stating, “We were on the front foot the whole match, and they made me proud to be their coach.” The team now heads to Texas to face Mexico in their next match on Tuesday.
While the U.S. responded with a second-half goal by substitute Luca de la Torre, it wasn’t enough to turn the tide. The Americans, under interim coach Mikey Varas, struggled defensively and were punished for their mistakes.
Canada’s aggressive press forced errors from the U.S., leading to Shaffelburg’s opener in the 17th minute. David added a second goal in the 58th minute, tying him with Cyle Larin for the Canadian men’s all-time goal-scoring record. The U.S. managed to pull one back in the 66th minute, but it wasn’t enough to stop Canada from claiming a well-deserved victory.
The win highlights Canada’s growing strength in international soccer, as they continue to impress on the global stage.