'We want to show everyone who we are' - On brink of Mauricio Pochettino era, USMNT have point to prove against Canada

Despite the 'friendly' designation for the USMNT-Canada match, there is much at stake for both sides

Not all friendlies are created equal. Most are experimental in nature, allowing coaches and players to try new things or make new statements. The purpose of a friendly match in international soccer is to look inward, learn things about your team, rather than beat down the opponent in front of you.

It's not just that, though; it's who is on the other side. The USMNT crashed out of the Copa America, failing to make it past the group stage on home soil.. A loss to a surging Canada would be a bad look, even for a USMNT group awaiting the finalization of the Pocehttino situation.

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