Defending Gold Cup champions USA will look to pile some more summer misery on their opponents as they meet neighbors Canada in the 2023 quarterfinals.
After topping Canada in the CONCACAF Nations League final just a few weeks ago, the two sides meet again in the other CONCACAF competition of the summer.
Both teams have patchwork squads after releasing many of their first-team stars for a summer break. Both teams have felt the absences, with the U.S. needing a late goal to draw with Jamaica, while Canada barely qualified for the knockout stage after draws with Guatemala and Guadeloupe.
The U.S. is the clear favorite in this matchup, as they sport significantly better depth than their northern neighbors, and have been able to patch over the missing pieces more effectively. Still, the two teams will need to prove their worth as they both fight for a chance at continental silverware.
USA vs Canada live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch the USA vs. Canada quarterfinal match in both countries.
USA
- Date: Sun, July 9, 2023
- Time (ET): 7:30 p.m. ET (4:30 p.m. PT)
- TV Channel: FS1, Univision, TUDN
- Streaming: Fubo, Fox Sports site/app, TUDN site/app
The match between the United States and Canada will be televised in the United States on FS1 (English) and on Univision and TUDN (Spanish). All three channels are available to stream on Fubo, which is offers a free trial for new users.
Subscribers to cable, satellite, or telco packages can use their credentials to access a stream on the Fox Sports or TUDN site and app.
Canada
- Date: Sun, July 9, 2023
- Time (ET): 7:30 p.m. ET (4:30 p.m. PT)
- TV channel: Telus Optik TV (Channel 980)
- Streaming: Fubo Canada, OneSoccer site/app
The match will be televised in Canada on Telus Optik TV (Channel 980), where viewers can watch the OneSoccer broadcast.
It will also be streamed on Fubotv Canada, as well as on the OneSoccer site and app for subscribers.
What time does USA vs Canada kick-off?
This Gold Cup quarterfinal match at TQL Stadium kicks off on Sunday, July 9 at 7:30 p.m. local time in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Here’s how that time translates across the major time zones in North America:
|
Date |
Kickoff time |
| Eastern |
Sun, July 9 |
7:30 p.m. |
| Central |
Sun, July 9 |
6:30 p.m. |
| Mountain |
Sun, July 9 |
5:30 p.m. |
| Pacific |
Sun, July 9 |
4:30 p.m. |
USA vs Canada lineups, team news
The U.S. midfield is thin, but has received one reinforcement as Jackson Yueill was added to the roster to replace the injured Alan Sonora. Jordan Morris is training separately, but is expected to be available. The availability of midfielder Aidan Morris is unknown having departed the team for personal reasons.
The biggest question for interim manager B.J. Callaghan for this match is whether to risk rising center-back star Jalen Neal, who is on a yellow card, meaning he would be suspended for a match should he pick up another. Depending on whether Callaghan wishes to protect him for a potential semifinal, he could turn to Matt Miazga to partner with Miles Robinson.
Additionally, Alex Zendejas has struggled in this tournament, but given the relatively thin options behind him, it’s likely that Callaghan sticks with Zendejas rather than turn to Julian Gressel.
USA projected starting lineup (4-3-3): Turner (GK) — Reynolds, Robinson, Neal, Jones — Busio, Sands, Mihailovic — Zendejas, Ferreira, Cowell.
The Canada Gold Cup squad is missing a host of first-team regulars, such as Alphonso Davies, Jonathan David, Alistair Johnston, Stephen Eustaquio, Ismael Kone, and Sam Adekugbe who were all sent home for summer rest after Nations League duty.
Adding to those missing pieces, first-choice goalkeeper Milan Borjan was removed from the roster with an undisclosed injury, leaving Dayne St. Clair as the starter in goal.
That has left the Canada roster extremely thin, with Lucas Cavallini starting up front with other more inexperienced players around him. The most entrenched first-teamers still with the squad include Jonathan Osorio, Junior Hoilett, and Kamal Miller.
Canada projected starting lineup (3-5-2): St. Clair (GK) — Bombito, Vitoria, Miller — Laryea, Ahmed, Fraser, Osorio, Millar — Hoilett, Cavallini.
USA vs Canada betting odds
Canada is a big underdog in this match, but maybe not as big as expected given their average performances this tournament and their missing key players. Sportsbooks are still installing Canada at just a hair over 3/1 to win in regulation, and under 2/1 to advance to the semifinal round.
Additionally, goals are expected to be at a premium despite the fact that Canada put four past Cuba in the last round, while the United States hung 12 combined goals on St. Kitts & Nevis and Trinidad & Tobago.
|
USA win
(90 mins) |
Draw
(90 mins) |
Canada win
(90 mins) |
Both teams
to score Y / N |
Over / Under
2.5 goals |
USA
advance |
Canada
advance |
BetMGM
(USA) |
-130 |
+260 |
+320 |
-120 / -120 |
-110 / -130 |
-250 |
+175 |
Sports
Interaction
(Canada) |
-135 |
+265 |
+330 |
-127 / -123 |
-114 / -122 |
-270 |
+185 |
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