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Five takeaways from U.S. national soccer team's win over Canada

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The crowd was sparse, and the soccer was ugly for considerable stretches, but the U.S. national team's 1-0 victory against Canada gave Jurgen Klinsmann plenty to chew on as the team's month-long training camp concluded.

It was clear by the makeshift defense that Klinsmann wasn't worrying too much about determining back line options. What the match provided was a good showcase for attacking options. The offense did move the ball well in midfield and created several chances, but the final play was lacking, and poor touches by several players — most frequently Gyasi Zardes and Jordan Morris — contributed to the lack of goals.