USA-CANADA EXPRESS:
Oct. 6 in St. Paul, Minnesota
USA 1 Canada 0. Goals: Ellis 29
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On Tuesday, the United States made it four wins from four matches in the September and October international window with a gutsy 1-0 win over Canada in St. Paul, Minnesota. A first-half goal from Justin Ellis sealed the win for the USMNT, which started the new cycle in perfect form.

Here’s how the match played out.

Justin Ellis (L), who scored the USA’s gamewinner, wrestles with Canada’s Luc de Fougerolles in the first half at Allianz Field on October 6, 2026 in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Carlos Gonzalez/ISI Photos)

USA Player Ratings

(1=low; 5=middle; 10=high.)

GOALKEEPER

Brian Schwake made his first international start, and was generally solid. He wasn’t tested especially by Canada, but had one special reaction save to tip a shot from close range off the bar. His distribution was overall composed, but had one moment where he opted to keep the ball on the floor and turned it over on the touchline, instead of going long.

Player (Club) caps/goals (age)

7.0
Brian Schwake (Nashville SC) 1/0 (25)

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