2021 Gold Cup Recap: USA 1-0 Canada - The Americans score early and come away with a lucky win
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The last time that Canada and the USA faced off it was in the Nations League following a shocking loss in Toronto for the Americans. That was followed up by a turnaround victory at home and eventually the USA went on to claim the title of best team in Concacaf as far as the Nations League goes.
Both teams are a few years wiser and more experienced with Canada even growing a bonafide Golden Generation since the last meeting. Alas, that wisdom was woefully absent from the USA in the game. After a first minute goal, the Stars and Stripes struggled mightily against what was not even a strong press from Canada to do much of anything to organize the midfield. This was an obvious problem through the first half and was never addressed as the game went on. Luckily, the defense did enough to hold on in a performance that was eerily similar to the po