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United States midfielder Michael Bradley tackles Canada midfielder Alphonso Davies during first half of CONCACAF Nations League soccer action. (Cole Burston/CP) Canada defeats regional arch-rivals for the first time since 1985 and consolidates their spot atop the CONCACAF Nations League Canada does it in a cool October night in Toronto.  In the lead up to the match John Herdman called for Canadian fans to push his men past the Americans. And they responded. Over 17,000 packed Toronto's BMO field which made for a packed lower bowl. The match, slow and methodical, did not produce a plethora of chances on either side.  Canada counted three - albeit episodic - scoring chances in the first half with David missing a one-on-one after being gifted a misplayed ball.  The United States produced little in terms of offence, although they grew as the minutes wore on. Their biggest chance came in the 51st minute with Pulisic stoned by Red Star Belgrade goal

We caught up to Canadian men's national team coach John Herdman at BMO Field who spoke about his team's progress ahead of the upcoming match against the United States. Attacking midfielder Ballou Tabla has been going through some 'growing pains' after his move to Barcelona B, and his recent loan to Montreal Impact. Herdman will wait for Tabla and stated that  "everyone knows what Tabla can do on the right team, and there's gonna be a club somewhere to get the best our of him" . Tabla's teammate Shamit Shome is also one who has been making waves. Herdman admits, however that it's "difficult to crack the line up. He's done well this season but has to beat the likes of Davies, Kaye, and Arfield".  Tough competition is what beat out the likes of Ryan Telfer, who declared for Trinidad and Tobago. Herdman explained that it was a combination of inconsistent performances and the competition of Hoilett, Cavallini and Millar that ma