Justin Ellis fires USA to perfect international window
The United States beat Canada 1-0 with Justin Ellis scoring, completing four straight wins in an international window under Pochettino.
Justin Ellis scored on his first-time finish as the USA edged Canada 1-0 in a physical friendly in Minnesota. The 19-year-old scored his second goal for the USMNT in a rough game.
The two sides committed 43 fouls between them. Brian Schwake kept a clean sheet in his first international start.
The result capped a perfect international window for Pochettino's side, which won all four matches. Ellis, an Orlando academy product, has doubled his club goal tally.
He scored two goals in just three caps for his country.
- USA 1-0 Canada
- Final score
- 19 years old
- Ellis age
- 2 in 3 caps
- Ellis USMNT goals
- 4 wins in 4 matches
- Window record
Why it mattersThe USA heading into its next competitive fixture unbeaten and with young talent like Ellis delivering proves Pochettino's rebuild is working.
AustraliaNo direct Australian involvement, though Australian soccer fans tracking US development will see the national team in strong form ahead of upcoming tournaments.
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