Canada Beats United States in US for First Time Since 1957, Winning Friendly 2-1

Canada Beats United States in US for First Time Since 1957, Winning Friendly 2-1
Canada forward Jacob Shaffelburg, second from left, celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the first half of an international friendly soccer game against United States in Kansas City, Mo. on Sept. 7, 2024. Charlie Riedel/AP Photo
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KANSAS CITY, Kan.—Jacob Shaffelburg and Jonathan David scored off defensive misplays, and Canada beat the United States 2-1 in a friendly on Saturday for its first win over the Americans on U.S. soil since 1957.

Coming off defeats to Panama and Uruguay at the Copa America, the U.S. has lost three straight games for the first time since 2015 against Brazil, Mexico and Costa Rica.