# Justin Ellis scores US 1-0 win over Canada

> Justin Ellis scores US 1-0 win over Canada in physical friendly.
- Title: Justin Ellis scores US 1-0 win over Canada · the Guardian
- Summary: Justin Ellis scores US 1-0 win over Canada in physical friendly. Justin Ellis scored the only goal for the US in a 1-0 friendly win over Canada, helping the…
- Keywords: justin ellis, usa, canada, mauricio pochettino, jessie marsch, usmnt, allianz field, minnesota, international window, friendly match, football, soccer
- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/06/usa-canada-report-justin-ellis
- Published: 2026-10-07T02:13:26+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: justin ellis, usa, canada, mauricio pochettino, jessie marsch, usmnt, allianz field, minnesota, international window, friendly match, football, soccer
## Justin Ellis scores
Justin Ellis scored the only goal of the game on a close-range finish in a 1-0 friendly win over Canada.
## US caps international window
The United States secured four wins out of four in the international window with a 1-0 victory over Canada.
## Physical friendly match
The match featured 43 fouls with the US leading by one, and 11 yellow cards for Canada.
## Justin Ellis injury and return
Justin Ellis stayed on the pitch for minutes after a collision in the 20th minute but returned to score.
## Ellis scores second goal
Ellis scored his second goal for the US with a first-time finish after a one-two with Alex Freeman.
## Canada's defensive struggles
Canada conceded three corners in succession, leading to a US free kick at the edge of the box.
## US wins 1-0
The US secured a 1-0 victory over Canada in a physical friendly match in Minnesota.
## Key takeaway

Justin Ellis scored the only goal for the US in a 1-0 friendly win over Canada, helping the team cap a perfect international window with four wins.