If both results hold, it would put a lot of pressure on Tata Martino, but more importantly here, it would put the United States in a position of true strength in the Octagonal. Hugo Perez and El Salvador proved a well-structured and stubborn opponent, but the visitors provided little in the way of counter-threat in front of Matt Turner's goal, making the proceedings comfortable for the United States despite the thin scoreline. 1:16 am ET, at Turner has posted an 11-2-4 record for New England this season, helping the Revs to the top of the Supporters Shield standings. With an almost entirely different roster, the USA took home its seventh Concacaf Gold Cup in August with another dramatic overtime final vs. Mexico. A lovely bit of skill in the box down the left from Reyna, and he lobs it into the six for McKennie who reaches it with his head, but he knocks it wide. Congrats to Matt, a former undrafted free agent, on a massive step up. This right-sided trio of Sergio Deat, Yunus Musah and Tim Weah can bring so, so much joy. In the 0-0 draw between these two teams in the reverse fixture, El Salvador manager Hugo Perez opted to clogthe midfield and make life difficult for the Americans, who only held 49 percentpossession despite the talent gap. Miles Robinson, who started at center back with Tim Ream, had the clearest chance in the first half off a set piece from Reyna, but his wide-open header went over the goal. Having returned to the USMNT fold for the friendly against El Salvador last December, Acosta has appeared in all 13 matches in 2021 and 14 consecutive matches overall, which is the longest streak of appearances by a USMNT player since DaMarcus Beasley played in 16-straight matches in 2003-04. ET, and. John Herdman never played professional soccer, but he believes his experience coaching in Canada is enough for the World Cup in Qatar. Oh Ferreira, the first one was tough, but this one had to be in the back of the net. A point is a point. Weston McKennie, Tyler Adams, and Walker Zimmerman performed extremely well, Timothy Weah was bright early, and both Sergino Dest and Christian Pulisic popped up a few times in the final segment. Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, the World Cup qualifying schedule has been condensed from 18 months to seven. Kickoff is set for 10:05 p.m. 2:05 am ET, at Still, the finishing was poor for most of the affair, especially in the first half, and Robinson's goal just after the break was a needed sigh of relief for the home side. He follows only Christian Pulisic, who started his first qualifier at 17 years, 353 days on Sept. 6, 2016, against Trinidad and Tobago in Jacksonville, Fla. Captaining the side for the second time tonight, Tyler Adams (22 years, 200 days) became the youngest player to captain the USMNT in a World Cup Qualifier during the modern era. Time limits and T&Cs apply. The WCQ opener at El Salvador comes five years to the day that a 17-year-old Pulisic became the youngest USMNT player to score in qualifying, tallying twice in a 6-0 win at St. Vincent and the Grenadines on Sept. 2, 2016 in Kingstown. MORE: USMNT roster for January qualification matches. The U.S. had a few last-gasp forays into El Salvador territory, including a scrappy run from midfielder Cristian Roldan against his brother, Salvadoran midfielder Alex Roldan, but the USA wasnt able to create a game-winner in the closing minutes. Still 1-0 USA, 66th minute. A few minutes later, Pefok sprung McKennie. Not having Pulisic was so noticeable, and in the end it's a point he'll take. Came in off the bench and tried to make an impact on the left but was defended well. Chris Mueller bagged a brace in his U.S. debut, while current call-ups Sebastian Lletget and Brenden Aaronson also scored, Aaronson tallying his first international goal. Forward Josh Perez scored in both matches. MORE: USA cold weather strategy is risky. Not a great night for him, you can tell the rhythm isn't there in his game, and his recent lack of time + positional moves at Chelsea have hurt his form. More Details. Date: Thursday, Sept. 2 |Time: 10:05 p.m. ETLocation: Estadio Cuscatlan -- San Salvador, El SalvadorTV:CBS Sports Network|Live stream:Paramount+Follow live updates:CBSSports.comOdds:El Salvador +500; Draw +275; USA -200 (via Caesars Sportsbook). #OnlyForward #SoloPaLante pic.twitter.com/q7c05948xh. Without Christian Pulisic, the U.S. struggled to find a reference point in attack that could be that threat and creator. Lacked that killer instinct when attacking the ball, but he played it safe and did alright. FT: An important point on the road. In the six-team second round, El Salvador drew Saint Kitts and Nevis for a home-and-away series. Robinson has been by far the best U.S. player in front of net, which probably isn't great for Berhalter and Co., but they'll take it. - Get Musah higher.
USA vs. El Salvador result: Robinson provides USMNT relief in 1-0 win USA vs. El Salvador result: Robinson provides USMNT relief in 1-0 win over El Salvador in World Cup qualifying, USMNT roster for January qualification matches. 11:31 pm ET, at 1st minute: Under way! U.S. will want to get its star Pulisic more involved, as El Salvador has clearly game-planned to nullify him, as many CONCACAF opponents do. Neither team could find a winner and had to settle for a point, with the U.S. next in action in Nashville against Canada on Sunday. Brenden Aaronson played a huge role in helping Red Bull Salzburg earn a Champions League berth, scoring in both legs of the clubs qualifying playoff with Brndby on Aug. 17 and 25. I thought taking Dest off made a lot of sense, but more was needed centrally to possess the ball. Pulisic also sits tied for fourth on the USMNTs all-time World Cup Qualifying assists list with six.
2022 Concacaf World Cup Qualifying: USA vs. El Salvador - Starting XI Truthfully, he didn't have a whole lot to worry about and was solid in clearing crosses. Looked lively down the left early. The result leaves the U.S. in second place in the CONCACAF table on 18 points from nine games, with Canada leading by a single point after its win over Honduras. It's over. United States Ties El Salvador to Open World Cup Qualifying. Helped improve the defense that was under threat with Dest getting forward. The USMNT enter. More Details. Berhalter to @SamBorden : ET on UniMs,. Kellyn Acosta comes close to opening the scoring pic.twitter.com/BAGLV8GO1j. Christian Duenas of El Salvador comes to the sideline to remove his thermalunderwear top, which is a hardo move. Full rundown of lineups & team news below. - @cpulisic_10 captains the #USMNT for the 8th time tonight. El Salvador has gotten in the U.S. penalty area a few too many times, it's somewhat worrying. The United States vs. El Salvadormatch from Lower.Com Field in Columbus, Ohio,as part of CONCACAF World Cup qualificationis avaliable on TV across the United States on ESPN 2, or streaming on ESPN+. 7:39 pm ET, at pic.twitter.com/iiuFUYbfmu, Three subs for the #USMNT Antonee Robinson Josh Sargent Jordan Pefok Konrad de la Fuente Kellyn Acosta Sergio Dest#SLVvUSA | 0-0 pic.twitter.com/uLiKBbS0rz. - Carlisle: Inexperience leads to faltering start on road to World Cup Matt Turner is the first USMNT goalkeeper to post wins in each of his first seven appearances. Chances weren't scarce for the . At the Nations League Final Four in June, a hard-fought 1-0 semifinal win vs. Honduras set the stage for an instant classic USA-Mexico match in theConcacaf Nations League Final, a dramatic 3-2 victory. Did have some moments and grew into the match in the second half, but he wasn't great. 11:00 pm ET, at While the U.S. picked up where it left off with de la Fuente and Sargent combining for a few chances, El Salvador continued to threaten on the break and forced goalkeeper Matt Turner into his first action of the night in the 57th. #OnlyForward #SoloPaLante pic.twitter.com/IUTH8mIvfS, Congratulations @tyler_adams14 on being selected by U.S. Soccer Insiders as tonight's @BudweiserUSA Man of the Match pic.twitter.com/PR4X1PGfTF, Gregg Berhalter speaks to the media from El Salvador following the #USMNTs 0-0 draw. The USA will be challenged from the very outset, with difficult road trips to El Salvador and Honduras plus a home date with an on-the-rise Canada team in its first slate of World Cup qualifying matches. BECOME A U.S. SOCCER INSIDER. Idc. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter addressed the reasons for John Brooks' exclusion in the last three World Cup qualifying windows. That's not the first time a cross from the U.S. has been short tonight. Five U.S. players appeared vs. El Salvador in December- Aaronson, Lletget, plus defenders Mark McKenzie and Walker Zimmerman and midfielder Kellyn Acosta. 2022 Concacaf World Cup Qualifying: USA Vs. El Salvador - Starting XI, Lineup Notes, TV Channels & Start Time Lower.com Field; Columbus, Ohio; Pre-Game Coverage: 6 p.m. Promising for the home side. Got there first. The U.S. continued its habit of slow starts in this World Cup qualifying cycle and, despite having the better of possession, failed to find the back of the net as the first half ended 0-0. The teams traded headed opportunities in the opening 15 minutes with Gold Cup hero Miles Robinson of the U.S. and El Salvador's Ronald Rodriguez both sending efforts from set pieces narrowly over the crossbar. Bet 10 & Get 50 in Free Bets for new customers at bet365. 12:32 am ET, at Halftime thoughts on the #USMNT Officiating from this Guatemala crew needs to improve. El Salvador has seen a recent influx of U.S.-connected talent since Perez took over the program earlier this year. Pulisic, Adams, and McKennie all start in a match for the first time since 2019. 12:37 am ET, at Narrow, yet commanding. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: soccer | pageType: stories | #USMNT is held scoreless in the first half for the 7th time in 9 qualifiers this cycle. Now based in England, forward Josh Sargent scored his first two goals and registered an assist in Norwich Citys 6-0 win against Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup play on Aug. 24. He showed off that flair, but that was about it. - ESPN+ viewers' guide: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, FA Cup, more. The final home venue for 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifying has been set: USA vs. Panama March 27 @ExploriaStadium #USMNT x @VW USMNT: Qualified. 10:53 pm ET, at Here are our player ratings from the match: A spectator. But it is cold out there! Six players are based in the U.S., including two in MLS- Ceren and Roldan. The final three qualifiers are in March. Damn good to see Jordan Morris back on the field for a World Cup qualifier.
USA 6 - 0 El Salvador: Finished | 2020-12-09 | International Friendlies El Salvador vs. USA | Tickets & Match Info | September 2, 2021 #USMNT. PSV Eindhoven and U.S. international midfielder Richie Ledezma has "made no commitment" to play for Mexico, according to a source. The teenage striker also sank the game-winning penalty kick for MLS in last weeks All-Star Game vs. Liga MX. It's not a well-placed shot, right at the goalkeeper, but it at least made him work. A positive COVID-19 test keeps Christian Martinez out. The United States put itself in a great qualifying position with a narrow yet commanding win in Columbus, Ohio, on Thursday night. He'ssupported by Pulisic Timothy Weah who is preferred to Brenden Aaronson. Missed a good headed chance late. Tonights Starting XI had an average age of 23 years, 282 days. Christian Pulisic lost possession on 15 of his 30 touches in the first half.