With Mauricio Pochettino waiting in the wings, the USMNT welcomes CONCACAF neighbors Canada to Kansas City hoping to prove it’s still the team to beat in North America.
As the U.S. crashed out of the Copa America group stage, American coach Jesse Marsch was leading their northern rivals to a surprise semifinal spot, rubbing salt in the wound as Gregg Berhalter’s time in charge of the United States men came to an end.
Now, with former Chelsea, Tottenham, and Paris Saint-Germain boss Pochettino set to sign aboard, Mikey Varas leads the USMNT on an interim basis for this game and the ensuing match against New Zealand in three days.
The Sporting News is following the USA vs. Canada match live, providing score updates, commentary and highlights as they happen.
USA vs. Canada live score
| Score | Goal scorers | |
| USA | – | – |
| Canada | – | – |
Kickoff: 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT
Location: Children’s Mercy Park (Kansas City, KS)
Starting lineups (predicted):
USA (4-3-3, right to left): Turner (GK) — Scally, Richards, Trusty, Lund — Musah, Cardoso, M. Tillman — Pulisic, Balogun, Wright.
Canada (4-4-2, right to left): Crepeau (GK) — Johnston, Bombito, Cornelius, Davies — Laryea, Kone, Eustaquio, Shaffelburg — David, Larin.
MORE: USMNT roster for September international friendlies vs. Canada, New Zealand
USA vs. Canada live updates, highlights from international friendly
1 hour 45 mins to kick: There’s some trepidation amongst USMNT fans that Mauricio Pochettino hasn’t been announced as head coach yet, nearly a month after it was initially reported that he had agreed to a deal. It sounds like everything is fine, but it does seem to be concerning some…
Why is it taking so long for US Soccer to announce Mauricio Pochettino? #USMNT #FutbolAmericas pic.twitter.com/iuSGaLYBmg
— herculez gomez (@herculezg) September 7, 2024
2 hours to kickoff: Canada head coach Jesse Marsch has been extremely forthcoming and honest when asked about his relationship with the U.S. federation and the inner workings of the USMNT. Marsch, a former finalist for the head coaching position before Gregg Berhalter was ultimately brought back, has not been shy to speak his mind, being both complimentary and derogatory.
In his latest comments, Marsch criticized the USMNT players, saying those who supported Berhalter’s return are now the same ones calling for change, essentially labeling them hypocritical — more strong words from the American who has been close with the U.S. federation in the past.
“This sport and this world that we play in has to be about constantly challenging yourself to be your best, period,” Marsch said. “I don’t care who the coach is, there should be an uncomfortability and a drive to be better.”
“A lot of the players that were clamoring to get Gregg [Berhalter] back were also that ones that are now saying that it’s time to move on.” 😳@jessemarsch weighs in on the process of growth at the national team level and the “obsession to be the best” 📈 pic.twitter.com/iCwW9aijUe
— Golazo America (@GolazoAmerica) September 4, 2024
USA vs. Canada kickoff time for international friendly
This international friendly match kicks off from Children’s Mercy Park on Saturday, September 7 at 3 p.m. local time in Kansas City.
Here’s how that time translates across the time zones in North America:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sat, Sep. 7 | 4 p.m. |
| Central Time | Sat, Sep. 7 | 3 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sat, Sep. 7 | 2 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sat, Sep. 7 | 1 p.m. |
USA vs. Canada lineups, team news, starting 11 for friendly
The USMNT is without a few key players due to injuries. Sergino Dest continues to recover from his torn ACL and will be out for some time, and Antonee Robinson is not on the roster to gain some rest. Tyler Adams is still recovering from a back injury and has missed significant time for various fitness issues in recent years, while Tim Weah is also out thanks to a hamstring injury suffered in the Juventus season opener. Gio Reyna was forced to withdraw from the squad due to a groin strain, replaced by Cade Cowell.
Some, meanwhile, were left off due to club form, most notably Weston McKennie who is not starting at Juventus at the moment. Others include defenders Cameron Carter-Vickers and Miles Robinson who are both getting minutes at their various clubs but have struggled at times.
There are questions at the goalkeeper position, but Matt Turner should start to get him game minutes considering he’s the backup at Crystal Palace for now.
USA projected starting lineup (4-3-3): Turner (GK) — Scally, Richards, Trusty, Lund — Musah, Cardoso, M. Tillman — Pulisic, Balogun, Wright.
USA subs: (Lineups released one hour prior to kickoff)
Head coach Marsch has called in a full-strength roster for these September friendlies as he looks to continue establishing his tactical influence over the Canada squad. Stars Alphonso Davies, Jonathan David, and Stephen Eustaquio are all in, as are most of their other Copa America starters.
Full-back Sam Adekugbe was forced to withdraw from the squad due to a mild groin strain, having also missed the Copa America with a calf problem.
There’s some young talent sprinkled in, with uncapped midfielders Niko Sigur and Nathan Saliba called up as well as Sporting KC forward Stephen Africa in his first national team camp.
Canada projected starting lineup (4-4-2): Crepeau (GK) — Johnston, Bombito, Cornelius, Davies — Laryea, Kone, Eustaquio, Shaffelburg — David, Larin.
Canada subs: (Lineups released one hour prior to kickoff)
USA vs. Canada live stream, TV channel
- Date: Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024
- Time: 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT
| Region | TV Channel | Streaming |
| USA | TBS | Sling, Max, Peacock |
| Canada | OneSoccer | Fubo Canada |
The USMNT friendly vs. Canada in Kansas City will be televised in the United States on TBS, as part of Turner’s long-term rights deal with U.S. Soccer.
TBS and other Turner channels are available to stream on Sling, while the match can also be streamed on Turner’s dedicated platform Max. Subscription service Peacock is also an option for a Spanish-language broadcast.
In Canada, this match is televised on OneSoccer, which is available to stream on Fubo Canada.
