ORLANDO, Fla. -- The U.S. went backward -- in a good way -- in Friday's Nations League clash against Canada.

The side's work rate and intensity were evident from the start. A dose of pragmatism also found its way into the Americans' game in that the U.S. was direct when it needed to be and defended tough for much of night. Yes, the home side lost its way a bit in the second half, and in fact it was downright ugly at times. But by then the U.S. had already raced out to a 3-0 lead after 34 minutes...

CHAMPIONS GATE, Florida -- United States manager Gregg Berhalter said there is no fear of failure in his side as it prepares for a must-win CONCACAF Nations League match against Canada on Friday.

The U.S. currently sits in second place in its three-team group, and must win against Canada and Cuba, while making up a three-goal differential in order to progress to the semifinal round next summer.

When asked if he thinks there is a fear of failure about the team, Berhalter said: "I don't, not at...