USA tackle Canada again

The USA will face Canada again in another World Cup Qualifier this weekend, playing out at Infinity Park in Glendale, CO. 

Last week saw the USA fall to Canada 34-21 – the first time the former had lost to the latter in eight years. 

The winner of this encounter will face Uruguay on October 2nd and again on the 9th. 

“I speak for everyone when I say we are incredibly focused on making up for our performance last week,” said USA head coach Gary Gold.  

“As a group, we are utterly disappointed in what we showed on the field against Canada; and credit where it’s due, because they took their opportunities and deserved to win. We absolutely cannot underestimate what this Canadian side can do and it is on us to put out a dramatically improved performance from last week.  

“Saturday will be a serious task for us both physically and mentally on the field and because of what that day represents to this country. Playing on the anniversary of September 11 is something our guys take very seriously and there is a huge amount of pride that goes into representing your country in a World Cup qualifier on such an important day as that.” 

Meanwhile, Canada boss Kingsley Jones has made just one change to his side from last week which sees Kyle Baillie replace Mason Flesch. 

“We’ve got a 13 point lead [in the series] at the moment and we’ve got 80 minutes to play,” Jones said.  

“We know it’s going to be a different challenge this week, a big challenge. We are fortunate to be able to choose the same starting fifteen that have again earned this selection, while we’re happy to have Kyle fit to add to our reserve strength.”