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U.S. players lack 'passion and love' - Earthquakes coach Matias Almeyda

San Jose Earthquakes coach and former Argentina international Matias Almeyda warned that players from the United States need to play like every match matters and put more passion into their game.

The United States competes for the 16th time this year, against Canada, in CONCACAF Nations League play on Tuesday. Canada hasn't beaten the U.S. since a 2-0 friendly win back in 1985, a stretch of 17 games. Last week, the United States beat Cuba, 7-0, in their most recent tournament match.

Almeyda, who moved from Liga MX club Chivas to coach the Earthquakes this season, said that the U.