El Salvadors best scoring chance of the opening 45 minutes also came from a center back as defender Ronald Rodriguezs header attempt off a corner kick also flew over the goal. Chris Richards starts at the back in place of Miles Robinson. "You could see that they were away from each other," he said about the cohesion of the midfield and attacking link and pressure. Did have some moments and grew into the match in the second half, but he wasn't great. I'm proud of our players because from where we were 7 months ago, to come here to the United States and get this game as close as it was today, I have to give a lot of credit". Now he must deliver for the @USMNT tonight. That's a big opportunity for Richards. As a youthful American team took its first step toward the 2022 World Cup, it rued a few missed opportunities. Berhalter was asked about the first-half attacking struggles, and flatly said "I wouldn't say this was our best game." The U.S. has two more cold-weather matchups in the next week and can move to the verge of a berth with victories on Sunday against Canada in Hamilton, Ontario, and Wednesday against Honduras at St. Paul, Minnesota. The move made an immediate impact as the trio of fresh legs catalyzed some solid offensive opportunities. Missed a good headed chance late. The #USMNT has two more #WCQ matches over the next six days, playing its first home game on Sept. 5 vs. Canada in Nashville followed by Honduras in San Pedro Sula on Sept. 8. Any intentions of us coming here and winning 3-0, it's going to be really challenging. He's been heavily involved but hasn't yet cashed in. 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CONCACAF, Third Round. United States Ties El Salvador to Open World Cup Qualifying. Weston McKennie of the . Substitute goalkeeper Ethan Horvath shone in saving a Mexico penalty in stoppage time of the second overtime period to secure the USMNTs first trophy of the summer. Tyler Adams wore the armband for the U.S., becoming the youngest player in the modern era to do so, while both Christian Pulisic and Zack Steffen were not with the team as they both recovered from setbacks. missed you, @yedlinny pic.twitter.com/S7YvuS76ij. The final three qualifiers are in March. 76th minute: El Salvador goalkeeper Gonzalez is down after crashing into his own teammate going for a ball in the box. The Americans' 15th straight home win over El Salvador since 1989 didn't come easily. Goals: He took a blow to the head, collected the ball, and then went down and required treatment. 2nd minute: Yikes, nervy moment early for El Salvador goalkeeper Marvin Gonzalez, who blasted a clearance up against Jesus Ferreira, but the ball luckily comes right back to his feet. ET; Paramount+, Universo). The United States were left frustrated by El Salvador in their opening match of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying. 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. Get a report of the United States vs. El Salvador 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CONCACAF, Third Round football match. El Salvador has a surprise appearance by Brayan Landaverde in midfield, as the 26-year-old earns just his fifth national team cap at the all-important defensive midfield spot. It'll be all about tweaks in the locker room for the U.S. head man. Helped improve the defense that was under threat with Dest getting forward. 1:16 am ET, at Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. The USA closes out the September international window vs. Honduras in San Pedro Sula on Wednesday, Sept. 8 (10:05 p.m. And maybe you can make out the snow #USAvSLV pic.twitter.com/mrqUmHi7mV, Just stopped snowing, still chilly, but a beautiful night for soccer. FIFA confirmed that the three 2026 World Cup hosts -- the United States, Canada and Mexico -- all had their expected automatic entries confirmed. the United States men's national team outlasted El Salvador to win its first World Cup qualifier of the window by a 1-0 margin. Oh Weah! Walker Zimmerman starts at center back, partnered with Bayern Munich youngster Chris Richards , with Miles Robinson saved for other matches. CONCACAF announced that it has revamped the formats for its senior men's national team competitions to be held between 2023 and 2026. USA - Matt Turner, 57th minute: El Salvador held a 5-3 advantage in corner kicks on the evening and created its first shot-on-goal with one such opportunity in the second half. 12:32 am ET, at U.S dealing with it fine for now, although there's a laughable moment where Antonee Robinson absolutely cleans out teammate Christian Pulisic trying to breakpressure down the left. 11:52 pm ET, at Thirteen players were 23 and younger as of the first day of training. The United States showed promise but no ability to finish in its pandemic-delayed World Cup qualifying opener, drawing 0-0 at El Salvador on Thursday night in the type of Central. down the right flank and the Juventus midfielder played a ball to Acosta at the six but his header which seemed to be sailing into the goal just inside the left post forced goalkeeper Mario Gonzalez to make a diving save. The United States came out way more energetic this half, and it pays off. - @tyler_adams14 makes his 9th straight WCQ appearance. El Salvador's physical play is keeping the U.S. off balance as we approach the hour mark. Had some trouble down the right with Alex Roldan and just wasn't at his sharpest. Neither team has looked sharp in what's been a sloppy display. Had a really nice late chance that he should have done better with. Corner is right to Walker Zimmerman all alone near the far post, but he heads it right into the ground disappointingly. The USA is now 18-1-6 all-time against El Salvador and is an undefeated 5-0-4 against Los Cusatlecos in World Cup qualifying. 11:08 pm ET, at Pulisic also sits tied for fourth on the USMNTs all-time World Cup Qualifying assists list with six. They outshot El Salvador 8-3 in the first half but put none on target. 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. #USMNT doing well with one-touch passes but still growing into the game. This right-sided trio of Sergio Deat, Yunus Musah and Tim Weah can bring so, so much joy. 11:43 pm ET, at 1:25 am ET, at The United States, somehow, for all its dominance, does not have a shot on target yet, which is worrying. El Salvador has gotten in the U.S. penalty area a few too many times, it's somewhat worrying. 11:55 pm ET, at ET. Most recently, El Salvador played Costa Rica to a 0-0 friendly on Aug. 21 in Carson, Calif. What a moment for @NERevolution and especially Matt Turner. Currently 31 degrees and light snow. 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. Joaqun Rivas is a consistent presence up top, buthas failed to score in World Cup qualifying after a three-goal performance in last summer's Gold Cup. U.S. Soccer Selects City Of Orlando To Host USA-El Salvador For Concacaf Nations League Group D Finale On March 27 At 7:30 P.M. No halftime subs. The USMNT will play its first of 14 qualifying matches for the 2022 World Cup on Thursday at the Estadio Cuscatlan in San Salvador in front of an expected 29,000 fans. Competition: Concacaf 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifying, Venue: Cuscatln Stadium; San Salvador, El Salvador, Scoring Summary: 1 2 F, USA 0 0 0, SLV 0 0 0, USA: 1-Matt Turner; 22-Deandre Yedlin (17-Sebastian Lletget, 79), 12-Miles Robinson, 13-Tim Ream, 2-Sergio Dest (5-Antonee Robinson, 64); 4-Tyler Adams (Capt. 11:38 pm ET, at Halftime thoughts on the #USMNT U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter changed five starters from the previous qualifier, a 1-1 draw at Jamaica in November, with Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie and Tyler Adams all starting together for the first time in almost three years. "All these games are going to be hard fought," Berhalter told reporters after the draw. The United States Men's National Team churned through 2022 World Cup qualifying, and is now in the back half of the schedule. Idc. The U.S., trying to rebound from its failure to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, is ranked 10th, its highest since 2006, after winning the CONCACAF Nations League and Gold Cup, and El Salvador is 64th. The eighteen-year-old Pepi earns his first USMNT call-up. More Details. 10:53 pm ET, at Matt Turner is the first USMNT goalkeeper to post wins in each of his first seven appearances. Matt Turner keeps things level pic.twitter.com/hRkXdHJsdo. Buoyed by the home crowd, Los Cusatlecos grew into the game as the half wore on, playing tough defense that made it difficult for the USMNT to connect passes and create dangerous moments in transition. FIFA confirmed that the three 2026 World Cup hosts -- the United States, Canada and Mexico -- all had their expected automatic entries confirmed. The chance was created by good on-ball movement by Aaronson. - ESPN+ viewers' guide: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, FA Cup, more. 11:59 pm ET, at Ricardo Pepi's been good for us and I'm sure we're going to see him in this window. DeAndre Yedlin is a spectator not in uniform after arriving late from Turkey due to an ice storm. Hugo Perez: "We were doing well until the mistake we made and that cost us the game. Sergio Dest makes another vital defensive move moments later. USA vs. El Salvador result: Robinson provides USMNT relief in 1-0 win over El Salvador in World Cup qualifying Kyle Bonn 21 min read Narrow, yet commanding. Christian Pulisic lost possession on 15 of his 30 touches in the first half. Crowd thought he won a corner on a good burst, but it's a goal kick. El Salvador vs USA: Date The U.S. men's national team will visit El Salvador at Estadio Cuscatlan in San Salvador on Thursday, September 2, 2021. Emilee Chinn/Getty Images. 6:13 p.m.: Gregg Berhalter says that he chose Jesus Ferreira at striker because he has better hold-up play than Pepi, which will be important today in the tactical setup they've chosen. The 12 players to make their debut tonight were Brenden Aaronson, Tyler Adams, Konrad de la Fuente, Sergino Dest, Weston McKennie, Jordan Pefok, Gio Reyna, Antonee Robinson, Miles Robinson, Cristian Roldan, Josh Sargent and Matt Turner. Undrafted to THIS!!! Got 45 more minutes to find the breakthrough. While five teams automatically qualified to the final eight-team round of World Cup qualifying, El Salvador earned its Octoganal berth as one of three nations to emerge from 30 teams competing in the first two rounds. Matt Turner took over in goal from Zack Steffen, who remained in England because of a bad back, and didn't have to make a save. Eduardo Vigil and Roberto Dominguez are next in line to replace them. - Carlisle: Inexperience leads to faltering start on road to World Cup My player ratings after the USMNT's underwhelming 0-0 draw with El Salvador https://t.co/WoG3Ae7Hxf, U.S. Soccer Insiders, voting for tonight's Man of the Match is now open Tyler Adams Gio Reyna Miles RobinsonDownload the official U.S. Soccer App to vote: https://t.co/b0oF3A2fBJ pic.twitter.com/GER5hzxXwn. Game Day vs El Salvador. Kellyn Acosta comes in for Yunus Musah, Berhalter is risking Tyler Adams on a yellow, but it hasn't been a super chippy game so the risk is lowered in that sense. Forward Josh Perez scored in both matches. The 26-player roster averages 18 caps overall and seven in official competition. Lletget sits second on the team with 12 appearances in 2021. A point is a point, but it was uneventful and underwhelming. 46th minute: Back under way for the second half. Didn't care for the starting XI and cared less for his subs. 12:18 am ET, at