Instead of congratulating the US and then backing away, the Canadian coach tossed this excuse out there and then followed it up with more words to cover up his excuse.
Essentially saying, "It's a shame that we lost because of this reason, but I'm not saying that this is the reason that we lost".
By merely broaching the topic, he was making an excuse.
He is the anti- Marcus Freeman.
PS - no need for name calling of other posters, I won't respond in kind.
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Um, the Americans (save the goalie) wouldn’t make the Canadian team if that happens.