So that didn’t go as planned.  Canada walks away the 2-0 winners and are in the lead of the group, while the US needs to win against El Salvador on Monday to advance to the semifinals (and likely face Mexico).

13 Responses to “US US-23s vs. Canada Highlights”

1. Matt says:

   March 24, 2012 at 7:59 PM

   I did not see this game, but it sounded bad.
2. Howie says:

   March 24, 2012 at 8:03 PM

   Canada was the better team. They outplayed the US, particularly in the midfield and central defense.
3. Steve Trittschuh says:

   March 24, 2012 at 8:21 PM

   Win or go home for the team. Win or get fired for Caleb Porter.

   My prediction: they beat El Salvador but lose to Mexico in the semis, and fail to qualify.
4. Piaggio says:

   March 24, 2012 at 8:28 PM

   I lost all hope with this team after watching the second half. They played with no heart and it was a truly sad performance in general, especially for the defense. I wouldn’t be surprised if El Salvador beats them easily.
5. Kyle says:

   March 24, 2012 at 8:36 PM

   utterly disgusting game. they couldnt break down the defense of canada at all.
6. Trent Hill says:

   March 24, 2012 at 10:41 PM

   I hate to say it–but I think Steve is right. We beat ElSalv but lose in the Semi and fail to qualify. That’d be a shame.

   The defense was always the weak spot–Hamid looked lost too. Still, though you’d expect Corona, Mix, Adu, Brek, and company to give the defense some help on the scoreline.
7. Matt says:

   March 24, 2012 at 10:53 PM

   The US lost to Canada at the U-23 level for the first time since 1992.

   The US lost by 2+ goals to someone other than Mexico at the U-23 level for the first time since a 3-1 loss to Spain in the semifinals of the 2000 Olympics.
8. ussoccerdudes says:

   March 24, 2012 at 11:06 PM

   Opara literally fell over every time he touched the ball, as if he still had that broken foot, Hamid wasnt as bad as everyone thought, had the Canadian gk been in that same position, he would have conceded those goals. The main problem is that we got outcoached and outnumbered in the midfield, plus Bunbury was a no go
9. Michael says:

   March 24, 2012 at 11:39 PM

   Theyll bounce back fine. Just had a hangover from that route of Cuba. Us will still qualify.
10. Jaime says:

    March 25, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    Michael I hope you are right… Because it will be a shame not to have the US qualify.. I Watched the game and Ike Looked terrible, Villafana never threaten and Bunburry looked lost… Now we have to beat everyone and judging from this last game is going to be difficult. I think Agudelo was missed but I think Caleb has his replacement on the bench with Tony Taylor, hopefully he plays him.
11. Steve Trittschuh says:

    March 25, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    I actually thought Villafana looked alright. Had some good runs down the left flank and played some decent balls in. Both goals definitely not his fault. I definitely agree that Ike Opara is a weak link on this team. Every time the ball goes near him I shudder.

    I also agree that Tony Taylor deserves a look.
12. Chris says:

    March 25, 2012 at 5:31 PM

    Starting lineup for tomorrow
    Johnson
    Valentin Sarkodie Kitchen Villafana
    Okugo
    Stephens Gyau
    Corona
    Bunbury Boyd
    I feel like part of the problem against canada was tiredness, a lot of the same players as the group vs cuba, while canada made 7 changes. Also brek shea could be a hug super sub late in this game.
13. Manny says:

    March 25, 2012 at 9:18 PM

    They US will beat El Salvador but not play against Mexico in the semi finals. Why you must say? I think Mexico will lose their last game on purpose just so they would avoid the US in the semi’s. I think this because why would Mexico want to play a difficult game and risk not qualifying for the Olympics?? Everyone’s primary focus is to qualify so why not take an easier route or at least that’s what I think Mexico would be thinking. Just saying…