Canada wins soccer friendly 2-1, beat U.S. on American soil for first time since 1957
KANSAS CITY — Canada outclassed a young U.S. side in a 2-1 men’s soccer friendly win Saturday, the first victory over its North American rival on U.S. soil in 67 years.
Jacob Shaffelburg and Jonathan David scored for the 40th-ranked Canadians, who led 1-0 after a dominant first half. Substitute Luca de la Torre replied for the 16th-ranked Americans, who offered more resistance after the break.
Canada heads to Texas next to face No. 17 Mexico on Tuesday in Arlington. The Canadians will then host No. 35 Panama on Oct. 15 at Toronto’s BMO Field.
The Canadian men’s last win over the U.S. was in January 2022, a 2-0 decision in World Cup qualifying play in Hamilton. Their last victory over the Americans on U.S. soil was in July 1957, a 3-2 World Cup qualifying victory in St. Louis.