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Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
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Jeff Carlisle U.S. soccer correspondent
The U.S. men's national team suffered its first loss to Canada in 34 years, dropping a CONCACAF Nations League match to their northern neighbors 2-0. Alphonso Davies opened the in the 63rd minute, bundling home Scott Arfield's driven ball at the far post. Substitute Lucas Cavalllini provided the final blow, scoring deep into stoppage time. This wasn't a fluke either. Canada was by far the better side on the night, carving out the better chances.
Jeff Carlisle U.S. soccer correspondent
The U.S. and Canada are tied 0-0 at halftime of their CONCACAF Nations League matchup. The pace of the match was frenetic from the start and continued for much of the half. Canada had the best chance of the half in the 16th minute. Jonathan David stole Cristian Roldan's pass and was clean through on goal. U.S. keeper Zack Steffen saved David's first attempt and the Canadian striker could only put his rebound attempt wide.
Jeff Carlisle U.S. soccer correspondent
Here are the lineups for tonight's CONCACAF Nations League match between the US & Canada. US: 1-Zack Steffen, 2-DeAndre Yedlin, 4-Michael Bradley, 5-Daniel Lovitz, 8-Weston McKennie, 10-Christian Pulisic, 11-Jordan Morris, 13-Tim Ream, 15-Cristian Roldan, 19-Josh Sargent, 23-Aaron Long Canada: 18-Milan Borjan; 17-Kamal Miller, 4-Derek Cornelius, 5-Steven Vitória, 23-Richie Laryea; 6-Samuel Piette, 8-Scott Arfield, 14-Mark Anthony Kaye, 21-Jonathan Osorio; 12-Alphonso Davies, 20-Jonathan David
Jeff Carlisle U.S. soccer correspondent
Michael Bradley, alone with his thoughts ahead of tonight's CONCACAF Nations League match between the US and Canada.
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Gregg Berhalter on playing Canada in the CONCACAF Nations League: "I like the dynamic attacking players that they have. We've been watching Jonathan David, Alphonso Davies. He was in [MLS]. We know him really well, a great talent...Arfield, from Rangers, we've been watching him, I really like his game intelligence. He's a really smart player, good in between the lines, really good at bringing teammates into the game with his passing, the final pass."
Jeff Carlisle U.S. soccer correspondent
Weston McKennie on getting used to Gregg Berhalter's system: "I'd say it's a lot better than it was in the beginning, for me as well. For me, I was a little bit, I guess you could say not positionally disciplined. His system has really taught me to be disciplined and be calm and be patient that the ball is going to come to you. I think it's developing. We've had more time to get comfortable with it."
Jeff Carlisle U.S. soccer correspondent
DeAndre Yedlin: "Sometimes [CONCACAF road games] can get your head a little bit wild, the tension can get filled up ... [We have to] focus on our game plan, on what we want to do."
MLS Standings
| East | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York City FC | 34 | 18 | 10 | 6 | +21 | 64 |
| Atlanta United FC | 34 | 18 | 4 | 12 | +15 | 58 |
| Philadelphia Union | 34 | 16 | 7 | 11 | +8 | 55 |
| Toronto FC | 34 | 13 | 11 | 10 | +5 | 50 |
| DC United | 34 | 13 | 11 | 10 | +4 | 50 |
| New York Red Bulls | 34 | 14 | 6 | 14 | +2 | 48 |
| New England Revolution | 34 | 11 | 12 | 11 | -7 | 45 |
| Chicago Fire | 34 | 10 | 12 | 12 | +8 | 42 |
| Montreal Impact | 34 | 12 | 5 | 17 | -13 | 41 |
| Columbus Crew SC | 34 | 10 | 8 | 16 | -8 | 38 |
| Orlando City SC | 34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | -8 | 37 |
| FC Cincinnati | 34 | 6 | 6 | 22 | -44 | 24 |
| West | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| LAFC | 34 | 21 | 9 | 4 | +48 | 72 |
| Seattle Sounders FC | 34 | 16 | 8 | 10 | +3 | 56 |
| Real Salt Lake | 34 | 16 | 5 | 13 | +5 | 53 |
| Minnesota United FC | 34 | 15 | 8 | 11 | +9 | 53 |
| LA Galaxy | 34 | 16 | 3 | 15 | -1 | 51 |
| Portland Timbers | 34 | 14 | 7 | 13 | +3 | 49 |
| FC Dallas | 34 | 13 | 9 | 12 | +8 | 48 |
| San Jose Earthquakes | 34 | 13 | 5 | 16 | -3 | 44 |
| Colorado Rapids | 34 | 12 | 6 | 16 | -5 | 42 |
| Houston Dynamo | 34 | 12 | 4 | 18 | -10 | 40 |
| Sporting Kansas City | 34 | 10 | 8 | 16 | -18 | 38 |
| Vancouver Whitecaps | 34 | 8 | 10 | 16 | -22 | 34 |