Canada 0-2 USA: summary, score, goals, highlights Concacaf Nations League final
Canada - USA: Concacaf Nations League final live, as it happened
That's it... the US win the 2023 Concacaf Nations League
Canada have been somewhat underwhelming tonight as we have 5 minutes of added time.
Change for Canada
Eustaquio off and Hoilett on
Just three minutes left for the US to hang on.
Canada press looking for the goal that would keep their dream alive.
The US have managed the game well.. known when to suffer and effective going forward,
Not long to go for the US to hold out as Matt Turner is carded for time wasting.
Johnny Cardoso is carded for protesting
Another USA switch as Trusty is on for Scally
Another US change
On: Pepi
Off: Balogun
and a further Canada change as Larin is off with Cavallini is on
Almost 3-0 as Pulisic and Balogun work well but Adekugbe does well to clear the danger.
Out: Aaronson and is replaced by Johnny
Double chance falls to Larin but the striker fires the ball over bar as the US make another swap.
Canada changes
On: Osorio, Johnston and Kennedy
Off: Buchanan, Vitoria and Adekugbe
This time it's Robinson's turn to save the day for the US.
Three changes for Canada...
Les Ruges have an effort from the edge of the box as Davies fires just over.
Better from the men in black now as Canada press.
What a save from Borjan as he saves well from a Richards header.
Now Canada clear from off the line as Kennedy is the saviour for Les Rouges.
Balogun again creating havoc for Canada as the US press looking for the third goal of the night.
US may have their eyes set on a summer double with the Nations League and the Gold Cup on the table this summer,.
At present the Stars n Stripes are well on track for securing the first of the two cups.
Possession
Canada 54-46 USA (%)
Turner called upon but the Arsenal stopper has no problems in hanging onto a tame effort from Canada.
The teams are back on the pitch and we're about to get the second half underway.
USA substitution
De la Torre is set to replace Gio Reyna who picked up a knock on the stroke of half-time.
The whistle sounds and the US are good value for their 2-0 lead at the break.
Laryea pulls Pulisic shirt and is carded. This will be the final action of the half.
3 minutes of time added on.
Kennedy almost turns the ball into his own net but is saved as Borjan is there to clasp the ball from the Jahn Regensburg man.
Scally does well to deny Larin as the ball falls to Pulisic and Canada are on the back foot again.
Danger for the side in black. The Chelsea man touches the ball to Weah who forces an excellent stop from the Canada keeper.
Impressive efficiency from the US as they find the target twice from three efforts.
Canada look to bounce back as Turner is forced to action but saves well.
Gio Reyna delivers a sublime pass and the striker is on hand to rifle home to make it 2-0.
Gooooooool.
Balogun makes it 2
Pulisic gets on the ball and wins a corner for his side.
We've seen little from the Chelsea man tonight.
Balogun almost makes it 0-2 as he opts to head but sees his effort deflected wide.
The flag was up however as the Reims man takes a knock to the head.
That frantic opening we say at the start of the game has taken a dip with the goal for the US taking some of the initative away from Canada.
The early estimates suggest that 30,000-35,000 fans are present at the Allegiant Stadium for the final.
Canada looking for a way back now as the look to Davies on the left hand side.
Reyna clipped by Kennedy and the 26-year-old is the first name in the book.
Another US corner and Reyna finds Richards who rises unmarked and finds the net as the ball sneaks under Borjan's body.
Great effort from Zimmerman as he volleys from outside the area and his effort goes inches wide.
Now Larin shoots for Canada but the effort is straight at Turner.
Now it's Canada's turn to defend as Weah streaks down the right hand side and Kennedy blocks.
Better start from the US but Canada now enjoying more possession as Richards is forced to clear for a Canada corner.
On their road to the final, Canada were too strong for Panama securing a 2-0 win and the US put 3 past El Tri for the biggest win for the USA against their fierce local rivals south of the border.
We're underway in Vegas.
Final huddles from both teams....
The 2023 Nations League title is on the line as the USA start the action.
Should the game be level at the end of 90 minutes, then we'll have extra time ... a further half an hour and unless we have a winner then, penalty kicks will be used to decide who is the 2023 Concacaf Nations League victor.
National anthem time with Canada first up followed by the Stars n Stripes.
Finally. The teams are set in the tunnel as the pre-final entertainment winds down.
USA in white shirts and navy shorts with (home side) Canada set to wear all black tonight.
Fans still heading into the seats at the Allegiant Stadium which boasts a capacity of 61,000 for soccer games.
Not sure we'll have a sell-out tonight with plenty of gaps still visible among the dark grey seats.
Despite being publicised as starting at 8:30 pm ET, kick-off will now start in 30 minutes, so a start of 9:00 pm ET.
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Gregg Berhalter to return
The man who oversaw the US in Qatar is back as head coach after a brief spell where he was sidelined.
BJ Callaghan will look after the USMNT for this Nations League Final Four and will also coach the side for the Gold Cup.
Fans flocking into the Allegiant Stadium with kick-off just a matter of minutes away.
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Mexico fans turn backs on El Tri
Tonight's game will be the USMNT’s first final against Canada but the Stars n Stripes do have an all-time advantage against Les Rouges and holding a 9-8-5 edge in official competition.
El Tri claim 3rd place
A 1-0 win over Panama saw Mexico narrowly clinch 3rd in the Nations League with Jesus Gallardo bagging the only goal of the game after just 4 minutes.
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Nations League final: match officials
These are the designated Concacaf match officials ahead of the Las Vegas final.
Referee: SAID MARTINEZ (Honduras)
1st Assistant Referee: WALTER LOPEZ (Honduras)
2nd Assistant Referee: CHRISTIAN RAMIREZ (Honduras)
4th Official: SELVIN BROWN (Honduras)
VAR: RICARDO MONTERO (Costa Rica)
AVAR1: BENJAMIN PINEDA (Costa Rica)
Hutchinson set to sign off
Canada's Atiba Hutchinson will play his final international match in the Final of the 2022-23 Concacaf Nations League against the United States at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas tonight (the midfielder actually starts on the bench).
The player has just finished a ten year spell with Turkish giants Besiktas and rounding off his career with a 105th cap and a trophy would be a fitting farewell for the 40-year-old.
Hutchinson was instrumental in helping Canada qualify for their first FIFA Men’s World Cup in 36 years at Qatar 2022, Hutchinson became the fourth-oldest player in FIFA history to have participated in a Men’s World Cup match at 39 years and 288 days.
Canada XI confirmed
English coach John Herdman has named his Canada side ahead of tonight's Concacaf Nations League final.
Team news: USMNT XI
A strong side for the US tonight as they look to repeat their 20-21 win in the Concacaf competition.
23 years since Canada's last major trophy
The last major silverware haul for Les Rouges was 23 years ago when Canada defeated Colombia 2-0 at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California.
The Canadian side have their eye on the prize tonight but do start as underdogs ahead of the final.
US kit for the final
The US will sport their white kit tonight with Canada set to don their classic all red shirts and socks.
USMNT recent form
June 2023: USA 3-0 Mexico
April 2023:USA 1-1 Mexico
March 2023: USA 1-0 El Salvador
March 2023: Grenada 1-7 USA
January 2023: USA 0-0 Colombia
January 2023: USA 1-2 Serbia
Canada form book
This is how Canada shape up in recent games:
June 2023: Canada 2-0 Panama
March 2023: Canada 4-1 Honduras
March 2023: Curaçao 0-2 Canada
December 2022: Canada 1-2 Morocco
November 2022: Croatia 4-1 Canada
November 2022: Belgium 1-0 Canada
Canada will take encouragement from their last meeting with the US when they overcame their local rivals with a 2-0 home win during the World Cup qualifying process.
Both 'Les Rouges' and the USMNT secured places in Qatar with Canada failing to progress from their group and the US falling to Netherlands in the Round of 16.
Canada emerged victorious against Panama, securing a spot in the final thanks to goals by Jonathan David and Alphonso Davies complemented with a clean sheet.
In the other semi-final, the United States had a challenging match against Mexico, but managed to secure a 3-0 victory with two goals from Christian Pulisic and another from Ricardo Pepi, leaving El Tri to battle it out for third place.
The action at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas gets underway at 5:30 pm (PT) / 8:30 pm (ET)
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the 2023 Concacaf Nations League final as Canada face the USA.