Under-17 World Cup Qualifying: U.S. Downs Canada, 4-2

The United States got two goals from Dallas Burn forward Ed Johnson (his 15th and 16th in 17 international matches) to beat Canada, 4-2, and move closer to a berth in the Under-17 World Cup in September. The United States needs only a tie against El Salvador Sunday (TV: live on Galavision at 4:45 pm ET) to clinch a record ninth straight appearance in the U-17 finals. April 20 in St. Louis. USA 4 Canada 2. Goals: E.Johnson 14, 64, Capano 59, Lancos 69; Belotte 32, 77. USA — Schuerman, Chris Lancos, Harvey, Griffin, Marshall, Stone, Capano, Magee (D.Johnson, 46), Quaranta, Diaz (Mapp, 46), E.Johnson. Canada — Boskovic, Kassave, Girard, Eustache, Ledgerwood, O’Connor, Bruno (Rahmati, 67), Cucca, DiTullio, Belotte, Lalli (Shepherd, 81). Att.: n/a. April 20 in St. Louis El Salvador 3 Jamaica 0.