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Former professional soccer player and Seattle Sounders chaplain Jesse Bradley says the USMNT’s historic start to the 2026 World Cup—winning its first two group matches since 1930—shows how public faith can fuel a team, prompting Bible studies and post‑game prayer that unite Americans through a booming sport.
The newest showdown between the United States and Canada adds another star‑spangled triumph to the tally.
It was just a friendly, yet the US men’s side still edged out their northern rivals in St. Paul, Minnesota on Tuesday night.
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The USMNT beat Canada 1-0, finishing their international break unbeaten for the first time since a painful Round‑of‑16 loss to Belgium at the 2026 World Cup.
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Justin Ellis of the United States scores in the first half of the friendly against Canada on Oct. 6, 2026, in St. Paul, Minn. (Abbie Parr)
Christian Pulisic sat out, still recovering from a bone bruise and microfracture suffered in the Belgium loss. Yet other players rose to the occasion against a Canadian side that reached the knockout stage this summer.
Nineteen‑year‑old Florida native Justin Ellis, an Orlando City SC forward, netted the lone goal for the USMNT.
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Ellis earned his senior call‑up from manager Mauricio Pochettino for friendlies versus Peru, Chile and Mexico before facing Canada. Notably, Uruguay coach Diego Forlán visited him the week before, and Ellis could also represent Uruguay through his mother.
Canada’s Jonathan David contests the ball with US players Brooklyn Raines and Chris Richards in the first half of the Oct. 6, 2026 friendly in St. Paul. (Abbie Parr)
The youngster fit in seamlessly, slotting home a cross from World Cup star Alex Freeman in the 29th minute. It was Ellis’s second friendly strike, following a debut free‑kick goal against Peru.
The concern here is that Ellis could become a cornerstone striker as the USMNT eyes revenge in the 2030 World Cup.
Before toppling Canada, the United States dominated earlier friendlies: a 4-1 win over Peru, a 4-2 triumph over Chile and a 3-0 victory against Mexico, leaving their club‑season players buoyed by Pochettino’s progress.
Justin Ellis of the United States scores in the first half of the friendly against Canada on Oct. 6, 2026, in St. Paul, Minn. (Abbie Parr)
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And the U.S. can claim another win over Canada this year. After gold‑medal hockey triumphs, the Americans also edged Canada 5-3 in the World Baseball Classic group stage just a month earlier.
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