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Canada take an early lead against USMNT
GOOOOAAAAAL! Jacob Shaffelburg
Poor turnover from Johnny Cardoso on the edge of his own box and Jacob Shaffelburg punishes the USMNT lapse.
Canada lead!
Eustaquio comes close for Canada
USMNT are caught sleeping and Canada work the ball through to Eustaquio in the box. He turns and strikes at goal but his right-footed effort curls just wide of the far post.
That's a let-off for USMNT.
Watch: Patrick Schulte makes sharp early save
Here's a look at that stop from the US No. 1, denying Jonathan David in the opening minutes.
Sharp break from the US as Malik Tillman tears through the midfield, slipping the ball from Balogun on the right. He tries to combine with Tillman again but Canada manage to get enough bodies back to clear the danger.
Good stuff from USMNT there.
There's a good atmosphere coming from the home crowd at Children's Mercy Park, despite the stadium being only around half-full. There's a constant rhythm of a drum keeping the noise going.
Christian Pulisic is dispossessed on the halfway line by Eustaquio. The midfield is getting a little congested now.
Alastiar Johnson slides into a challenge to stop an advance from Yunus Musah on the left.
The US seem to be focusing their play on that side in the opening stages.
Good pass out from Ream gets USMNT on the offensive. Pulisic picks up the ball and tries to combine with Lund of the left but his pass is a little overhit and the ball runs out of play.
USMNT are continuing to play the ball around the back, looking confident on the ball. Lund is proving a useful outlet on the left flank.
Patrick Schulte forced into early save
Brilliant from Larin to clip the ball over the US defence for Jonathan David. He strikes the ball first-time and forces a sharp save from Schulte.
USMNT get the ball up-field and Balogun looks to take on Balogun in the box. The Canadian stands strong and wins the ball.
The United States are getting a good feel on the ball in the early stages, plenty of chance for Patrick Schulte to show how comfortable he is in possession.
Solid start from the new No. 1.
Immediately Canada win a corner kick. Shaffelburg swings in the kick but Lund heads the ball away and the US win a free kick.
And we're off!
Canada get things underway in Kansas City...
Christian Pulisic looks to lead US into new era
We're just seconds away from kick-off now. Will this be a new chapter for USMNT, or another painful false dawn?
USMNT
Why isn’t Mauricio Pochettino coaching the USMNT against Canada?
Just tuned in for USMNT - Canada and wondering why Mauricio Pochettino isn't on the touchline for the United States? The Argentine is still expected to take over, but there's still one major hurdle that needs to be cleared...
Why isn't Pochettino in charge?
Now onto the United States...
The whole stadium stands to attention for a rendition of 'The Star-Spangled Banner'.
Now we're onto the national anthems
First up it's 'O Canada', the national anthem of Canada.
Final preparations for USMNT
The United States will be tasked with implementing a new style of play under Mikey Varas with greater focus on a high press and real energy across the field. Will this team be up to the challenge against an in-form Canadian side? We're about to find out...
USMNT
Three takeaways from Mikey Varas’ first press conference in charge of USMNT
The United States will be led by interim coach Mikey Varas today and the new man made a good impression at his first press conference in the role on Friday.
AS USA was in attendance for Varas' first appearance as interim head coach, here's what he had to say...
Mikey Varas' first press conference
Aaronson speaks ahead of kick-off
"For me it's about playing my Game, like I've been doing for my club. Trying to go out and have fun out there, that's when I'm at my best."
"Canada are a good team, they finished fourth in Copa America, so for us it's just about going out there and playing our game."
Big decisions for USMNT boss Varas
The main news for the US is that Columbus Crew goalkeeper Patrick Schulte starts in goal, making just his second appearance for the senior team. That one previous game was the friendly against Slovenia back in January, in which only MLS players were called up.
With Matt Turner still struggling for playing time in the Premier League, Schulte now has a chance to nail down a spot in the national team.
Players are out at Children's Mercy Park
Both sets of players are on the turf in Kansas City ahead of today's international friendly between two CONCACAF rivals. We're around 30 minutes from kick-off, more on the team news from each team coming now...
USMNT take to the field in KC
The hosts are out on the turf on a sunny Saturday afternoon in Kansas City. USMNT will be looking for a marked improvement from their Copa America performance, with new players likely to get some minutes under interim head coach Mikey Varas.
USMNT
Who is USMNT interim coach Mikey Varas? US Soccer awaits Pochettino announcement
The United States will be led by interim head coach Mikey Varas for the games against Canada and New Zealand this month. Varas, formerly assistant coach to Gregg Berhalter, has limited experience in senior soccer but has an impressive track record in developing young players.
Who is Mikey Varas?
Perfect conditions at Children's Mercy Park
At the summer's Copa America in the United States there were accusations that the pitches were not up to par. Today, it looks like there will be no such problems in Kansas City as the USMNT players stroll out onto the pristine turf ahead of kick-off.
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Gio Reyna injured: what is the injury and how long is he out for?
One name not in the USMNT starting XI is Gio Reyna, who was forced to pull out of the training camp after picking up an injury earlier this week. Speaking to reporters on Friday interim head coach Mikey Varas was full of praise for the Borussia Dortmund youngster, saying that he expects big things from him this season.
Gio Reyna's injury
Tim Ream starts for USMNT
One of the biggest decisions for Mikey Varas to make was his preferred partnership at center back, where the US are not blessed with options. He has opted to go for Tim Ream, the long-time Fulham FC defender who recently returned to MLS to play for Charlotte FC.
Canada starting XI to face USMNT
And here's the team news for the visitors...
Maxime Crepeau - Alistair Johnston, Moise Bombito, Derek Cornelius, Alphonso Davies (C) - Stephen Eustaquio, Mathieu Choiniere, Ali Ahmed - Jonathan David, Jacob Shaffelburg - Cyle Larin
Confirmed USMNT team news!
Here's how the United States will line up under interim head coach Mikey Varas...
Patrick Schulte - Chris Richards, Tim Ream, Kristoffer Lund, Joe Scally - Yunus Musah, Johnny Cardoso, Malik Tillman - Christian Pulisic (C), Brenden Aaronson, Folarin Balogun,
Canada star will feel at home in KC
This is a home game for the United States at Children's Mercy Park but Canadian forward Stephen Afrifa will also be feeling right at home. The 23-year-old plays for Sporting Kansas City in MLS, meaning that he's used to playing on this stage.
Will that stand him in good stead for today's test? We'll find out...
Preparations underway for USMNT fans
It's not just the players who are looking ready for the game. The passionate members of the USMNT supporters' section have everything set up to welcome the team back to Kansas City.
USMNT in the house
Just minutes ago the United States arrived at Children's Mercy Park. There has been a lot of talk and a lot of uncertainty around USMNT in recent weeks, but the players looked relaxed as they strolled into the stadium.
USMNT
Jesse Marsch explodes against the USMNT squad
On the international stage the United States - Canada is a derby Game so don't be surprised to hear that there's been some trash talking in the build-up. Canada boss Jesse Marsch had this to say about his team's rivals ahead of the clash in Kansas City...
What did Jesse Marsch say about USMNT?
Canada confident ahead of US trip
in stark contrast to the US's poor Copa America performance, the Canadian national team broke new ground under head coach Jesse Marsch. Canada made it to the semi-final of the competition, where they were defeated by eventual winners Argentina.
For perhaps the first time ever, Canada can claim to be the most in-form team in CONCACAF. A big showing tonight would cement that status...
SOCCER
Who is the referee for USMNT - Canada in the September internationals?
Tonight's meeting between the United States and Canada could be a fiesty affair, with both sides out to claim local bragging rights in CONCACAF. Costa Rican Keylor Herrera will be the man in the middle, here's a little background on today's referee...
Who is Keylor Herrera?
USMNT looking for major improvement against Canada
Today's game at Children's Mercy Stadium is just a friendly, but after a poor showing at Copa America the fans will be hoping to see signs of improvement from USMNT. The team has been changed since the summer, in large part due to enforced absences, giving new players the chance to stake their claim for a place going forward.
Is today the start of a new era for USMNT?
After a bleak showing at the summer's Copa America there has been action from US Soccer. With Mauricio Pochettino waiting in the wings, former assistant coach Mikey Varas will lead the team on an interim basis for today's friendly against Canada.
I'm Will Gittins - AS USA soccer writer - and I'll be bringing you full live updates from the all-CONCACAF clash.
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