Alphonso Davies Injured as Canada Tied with U.S. in Nations League

TORONTO, Canada — Canada faced a challenging situation in the Concacaf Nations League third place match against the United States on Sunday, as star left-back Alphonso Davies was forced to exit the game early due to a leg injury. The incident occurred just ten minutes into the match, further complicating Canada’s efforts amid a tight battle.

Davies, who previously experienced discomfort following a semi-final loss to Mexico on Thursday, had opted to start the game after feeling healthy enough during warm-ups. However, less than five minutes into the match, he appeared to exacerbate a minor hamstring injury sustained in the prior game when clearing the ball from an American attack.

Despite the setback, Davies initially continued to play but went down again when the referee called a foul at the ten-minute mark. He was subsequently replaced by Niko Sigur. TSN’s Matthew Scianitti reported that Davies did not appear to be limping as he went to the locker room at halftime, providing a glimmer of hope for Canadian fans.

Canada started strong, applying offensive pressure throughout the first half. Tani Oluwaseyi scored the opening goal at the 27th minute, marking his first tally in a Canadian uniform. But the U.S. quickly retaliated, with Patrick Agyemang netting the equalizer at the 35-minute mark, despite the Americans managing only a single shot prior to their goal.

During the first half, Canada attempted four shots, with two on target, while the U.S. registered only one shot that found the back of the net. Moise Bombito was the only Canadian player booked, receiving a yellow card just before halftime for a foul against Christian Pulisic during a dangerous U.S. opportunity.

Canada’s head coach Jesse Marsch made several lineup changes from the semi-final match, bringing in Mathieu Choiniere, Oluwaseyi, and Tajon Buchanan to replace Jonathan Osorio, Stephen Eustaquio, and Cyle Larin. The changes aimed to revitalize the team after the prior defeat.

As the teams headed into halftime tied at 1-1, the match remained tension-filled, with both sides vying for a crucial victory in the tournament.

Fans can watch the conclusion of the game live on TSN5, TSN.ca, and the TSN App, while the ultimate winner of the Concacaf Nations League will be determined later Sunday when Panama faces Mexico.