USA vs Canada - Concacaf Gold Cup 2023 Quarterfinals Prediction
USA vs Canada - Concacaf Gold Cup 2023
For the second time in 21 days, the USA and Canada will meet on the
international stage, this time in the quarter-finals of the Gold Cup at TQL
Stadium on Sunday, July 9th at 7:30 PM EDT
After a disappointing opening draw against Jamaica (1-1), the Americans have
looked unstoppable in their last two group games, beating Saint Kitts and
Nevis, along with the Soca Warriors, by a score of 6-0.
For the 16th time in 17 editions of this competition, the USA finished first
in their group, while their previous two wins marked the first time in the
program's history that an American team had scored five or more goals in
succession. competitive equipment.
The Americans were unbeaten in their five games played under caretaker manager
BJ Callaghan, outscoring their opponents 18-1 over that stretch, while also
successfully defending their CONCACAF Nations League title.
One more defeat, though, would spell the end for Callaghan, as he will turn things over to Gregg Berhalter when this tournament concludes.
With a 2-0 victory over Canada in the Nations League final last month, the Yanks are now unbeaten against the Canucks on American soil in 22 successive matches.
Before their Gold Cup campaign began, Canada had only conceded once in the final 45 minutes of a match this year, but half of their goals allowed in the group stage of this competition have occurred in the 89th minute or later.
USA CONCACAF Gold Cup form:
USA form (all competitions):
Canada CONCACAF Gold Cup form:
Canada form (all competitions):
USA vs Canada Lineups
The biggest story surrounding the lineups is the absence of two shoo-in
starters in Weston McKennie and Sergino Dest after they were shown red cards
in the semifinal against Mexico. Both starred for the Americans in that
semifinal and their absence will be felt.
On the Canada side, manager John Herdman did not give in to temptation to
start 40-year-old Atiba Hutchinson in midfield in his final appearance for
Canada's national team. He came off the bench in the semifinal for the last
15 minutes of the match, and it remains to be seen if Herdman will give him
one final cap.
Below are the confirmed starting lineups for both teams ahead of their match
at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
USA Lineup
Joe Scally slots in for Sergino Dest at right-back, though he will
not be as influential in attack as the Dutch-born Dest. He is tasked with
taking on Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies, who does start for Canada.
Luca de la Torre projected to serve as Weston McKennie's fill-in
alongside Yunus Musah in central midfield, but instead it's Brenden Aaronson
as BJ Callaghan goes with a very attacking lineup.
Miles Robinson is withdrawn reportedly due to injury, although it's
not clear what his ailment is, and the former Syracuse man is still listed
as available off the bench. Walker Zimmerman starts in his place.
USA confirmed starting lineup (4-2-3-1): 1-Matt Turner (GK) — 19-Joe
Scally, 3-Walker Zimmerman, 4-Chris Richards, 5-Antonee Robinson — 6-Yunus
Musah, 11-Brenden Aaronson — 21-Tim Weah, 7-Gio Reyna, 10-Christian Pulisic
— 20-Folarin Balogun.
USA subs (10): 13-Drake Callender (GK), 18-Sean Johnson (GK),
12-Miles Robinson, 23-Auston Trusty, 15-Johnny Cardoso, 16-Alan Sonora,
17-Alejandro Zendejas, 14-Luca de la Torre, 22-Taylor Booth, 9-Ricardo Pepi.
Injured: None
Suspended: Sergino Dest, Weston McKennie
Canada Lineup
Canada manager John Herdman was asked how many minutes superstar
Alphonso Davies can play in the final given he has just returned from a long
layoff due to a muscle injury, going 28 minutes in the semifinal vs. Panama.
"We'll see [Sunday]," was Herdman's coy response. But it's hard to see
Davies missing any minute of this one."
That came true, as Davies started for Canada, leaving Joe Scally with a job
to do. Tajon Buchanan is swapped for Jonathan Osorio, while Scott Kennedy
slides into the defensive line for Steven Vitoria.
Canada confirmed lineup (3-5-2, right to left): 18-Milan Borjan (GK)
— 2-Alistair Johnston, 4-Kamal Miller, 23-Scott Kennedy — 22-Richie Laryea,
8-Ismael Kone, 7-Stephen Eustaquio, 21-Jonathan Osorio, 19-Alphonso Davies —
17-Cyle Larin, 20-Jonathan David
Canada projected subs (12): 16-Tom McGill (GK), 1-Dayne St. Clair
(GK), 14-Moise Bombito, 5-Steven Vitoria, 6-Dominick Zator, 3-Samuel
Adekugbe, 13-Atiba Hutchinson, 11-Tajon Buchanan, 12-Victor Loturi, 15-David
Wotherspoon, 9-Lucas Cavallini, 10-Junior Hoilett
Injured: None
Suspended: None
How To Watch Streaming USA vs Canada ?
The match will be televised and streamed in both the United States and Canada
USA
- TV & streaming: Univision, TUDN, Fubo, Paramount+
Canada
- TV & streaming: Telus (Ch. 980), Fubo, OneSoccer site/app
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