USMNT loss to Canada leaves fans begging for Mauricio Pochettino | News, scores, highlights, stats & rumors

The United States men’s national soccer team had a chance to gain some positive momentum during a friendly against Canada on Saturday.

That didn’t happen as the USMNT fell to Canada 2-1 in Kansas City. The result marked Canada’s first win over the U.S. since 2022 and its first on American soil since 1957.

Canada opened the scoring with a goal from Jacob Shaffelburg in the 17th minute and extended the lead to 2 points when Jonathan David capitalized on a USA turnover.

The US halved the deficit with a goal from Lucas De La Torre in the 66th minute, but it was too little, too late.

Canada outscored the U.S. 17-8, with seven shots on target. The U.S. had possession for 58 percent of the game, but 18 fouls and an inefficient offense kept the team from winning.

Many fans blamed the lack of stability on the sidelines. Mikey Varas served as interim coach after the organization fired Gregg Berhalter. Former Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino is expected to be the next American coach, but the process to bring him on board has not yet been formalized.

American fans took to social media to plead for Pochettino and an improved squad for the future: