Joe Callaghan

When Bayern president Uli Hoeness publicly criticized Alphonso Davies' agent Nick Huoseh in November, Huoseh said he preferred to "talk about it all in the boardroom". Pity he didn't heed his own advice yesterday. For @TorontoStar/@StarSports https://t.co/3SmvbnTM81

Alphonso Davies' torn ACL is a bitter blow. But the rupture in his camp's relationship with Jesse Marsch and Canada Soccer is just as worrying. Thoughts on a mess which certainly hasn't been helped by Davies' agent. For @TorontoStar/@StarSports https://t.co/fzNLrFoUA1

In Qatar, Canada had passion but not nearly enough depth — in quality or tactics. With Sunday's clinical, controlled win over the US, Jesse Marsch found satisfying new strengths and depth. A look at another illuminating Canadian window. For @guardian_sport https://t.co/3FLUj0jPP0

Should we expect a Monday morning tariff on Canadian bronze then? Jesse Marsch saw red and may pay a penalty of his own. He'll gladly do so after his Canada team dominated the US here in LA. It was everything he could have asked for. For @TorontoStar https://t.co/ZAL8XjrmqU

A 2-1 win for Canada to claim third place but plenty more against a US side who looked awful for long parts. Jesse Marsch’s blow-up and dismissal over a couple of penalty calls may have fired up Canada but they really didn’t need much. Lot to love about that performance.

Jonathan David has 'left a footprint' on the USA again. Brilliant turn and finish to put Canada 2-1 up. I gotta say, the Americans have been absolute wretched at times here.

Joe Callaghan @JoeCallaghan84

Sat down with Jonathan David to chat about his status as the continent’s best striker, where his future lies, English weather and his focus on “leaving a footprint” on a rivalry game against the US today. For @guardian_sport https://t.co/WV5wx1vrFs

Jesse Marsch channelling a little Darko Rajaković there it feels like. He fumed yesterday about the "lack of respect" Canada has been shown by officials. Not sure it was exactly the incident to made the stand he did but he was irate about the first David penalty claim.

RT @CANSoccerDaily: We wanted goals, wrote @JoeCallaghan84 in the lead-up to #CanMNT vs. #USMNT. We got them in that first half. Don't be…

Some tidy stuff from Canada over the last few minutes. Koné, Buchanan and Sigur all growing into it. Pochettino lready doing some hands-stretched-out wondering on the sidelines.

Looks like Alphonso Davies' race is run after just 10mins here. Tried to run off an earlier issue but no joy. Canada were already without Sam Adekugbe and Richie Laryea for this window so now Niko Sigur gets his chance, Alistair Johnston switching to LB and taking armband.

World Cup 2026 promo video playing at SoFi Stadium. With ten minutes to kickoff for a US MNT game at the same stadium they’ll begin their 2026 home WC campaign, it’s fair to say excitement is…low key. https://t.co/03t3RKrtZQ