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Ellis Scores vs Canada as U.S. Win 4-0 Unbeaten

By Drooid · Oct 7, 2026, 7:20 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Ellis Scores Winner

Justin Ellis scored the winning goal in the 29th minute against Canada.
Alex Freeman delivered the cross that set up Ellis’s goal.
The United States finished the October window unbeaten, posting a 4-0 record and a 12-3 goal total.
Thirteen debutants and thirteen MLS players featured across the four matches.

Summary

Pochettino Prioritizes Dual-Nationals

Mauricio Pochettino said recruiting dual-national players must become a top priority for the U.S. men’s national team.
He left out veterans Christian Pulisic, Flo Balogun, Weston McKennie and Tim Weah to give younger players more minutes.
Pochettino highlighted Alex Freeman’s versatility as a strong contender for right-back over Sergiño Dest.
Pochettino warned the window has no trophy but should drive the push for the Gold Cup and Nations League.

History

Historical Context

The United States' 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup triumph, secured on July 26, 2009, marked a turning point for American soccer. Bob Bradley’s squad featured 13 debutants, including dual-national Jermaine Jones, and posted a 4-0 record, scoring nine goals while conceding only two. Similarly, Pochettino now fields newcomers like Justin Ellis and Alex Freeman, sidelining veterans such as Christian Pulisic to accelerate youth development. This approach signals the U.S. Soccer Federation will keep recruiting dual-national players, influencing upcoming Gold Cup and Nations League strategies.

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Ellis Scores Winner

Justin Ellis scored the winning goal in the 29th minute against Canada.
Alex Freeman delivered the cross that set up Ellis’s goal.
The United States finished the October window unbeaten, posting a 4-0 record and a 12-3 goal total.
Thirteen debutants and thirteen MLS players featured across the four matches.

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