USMNT Player Ratings: USA Loses to Canada in Concacaf Nations League

The United States men`s national team experienced another setback, losing 2-1 to Canada in the Concacaf Nations League third-place game. This defeat comes just days after a surprising loss to Panama, marking a disappointing international break for the USMNT. The midfield struggled to control the tempo, leading to a disorganized performance. As the World Cup approaches, concerns are growing about the readiness of the team`s depth players.

To avoid disappointment at the World Cup, the USMNT needs to improve quickly. It`s crucial for coach Mauricio Pochettino to challenge the squad and assess their capabilities. But how did each player perform against Canada?

GK: Matt Turner (90 mins)

Turner made several important saves, but Canada`s goals were difficult to stop. Rating: 5

DEF: Joe Scally (45 mins)

Scally played decently in the first half, showing strength in challenges before being substituted at halftime. Rating: 6

DEF: Cameron Carter-Vickers (90 mins)

Carter-Vickers` defense was adequate, but he struggled to distribute long passes to the attack. He and the entire backline faltered during Canada`s first goal, highlighting a problem that needs addressing. Rating: 5

DEF: Mark McKenzie (90 mins)

McKenzie made a few good defensive plays, but overall, it was a quiet game for him. Rating: 5

DEF: Max Arfsten (90 mins)

Arfsten struggled with the transition from wing-back to full-back, giving away possession too often. Rating: 4

MID: Tyler Adams (69 mins)

Adams didn`t see much of the ball as Canada focused their attack on the wings, and his performance was below his usual high standards. Rating: 5

MID: Weston McKennie (69 mins)

Like Arfsten, McKennie was careless with the ball, leading to turnovers that Canada capitalized on. Rating: 4

MID: Diego Luna (90 mins)

Luna was a standout player, demonstrating a desire to be part of the World Cup squad. He provided a great assist and actively tried to create attacking opportunities. Rating: 7

FWD: Christian Pulisic (69 mins)

Pulisic had another quiet game, struggling to ignite the USMNT attack and only managing 21 touches. For a team relying on Pulisic, these performances are insufficient. Rating: 4

FWD: Patrick Agyemang (78 mins)

Agyemang scored an excellent goal and looked threatening when he had chances to run. However, he wasn`t supplied with enough balls in the box, a problem affecting the entire team. Rating: 7

FWD: Tim Weah (90 mins)

Weah is another attacker who didn`t receive the ball in dangerous positions frequently enough. This is a systemic issue that needs to be resolved. Rating: 6

SUB: Marlon Fossey (45 mins)

Fossey tried to inject energy from the flanks in the second half, but the wide players continued to underperform. Rating: 6

SUB: Gio Reyna (21 mins)

Reyna delivered a good set-piece in an attempt to create a goal but had to drop too deep to get involved. Rating: 6

SUB: Yunus Musah (21 mins)

Musah entered the game in the second half to provide fresh legs but didn`t make a significant impact. Rating: 6

SUB: Tanner Tessmann (21 mins)

Tessmann had limited involvement after coming on. Rating: Incomplete

SUB: Brian White (12 mins)

White had very little time to influence the game, touching the ball only eight times. Rating: Incomplete

Manager: Mauricio Pochettino

Pochettino tried a different approach, which seemed promising in the first half but then fell apart. While he aims to downplay concerns, the situation is becoming critical. Rating: 6