85th minute: Robinson again crops up at the top-left corner of the penalty area, and he fires a curler that stings the palms of Gonzalez. Got 45 more minutes to find the breakthrough. It's not a well-placed shot, right at the goalkeeper, but it at least made him work. He said the attack was solid in short spells, but he wanted to run at El Salvador with more "ambition" and purpose. 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. 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. The USA is 5-0-3 vs. El Salvador all-time in World Cup qualifying, including a 2-0-2 mark on the road. 11:33 pm ET, at 1:25 am ET, at THATS MORE LIKE IT!! Idc. ), 8-Weston McKennie, 11-Brenden Aaronson (10-Cristian Roldan, 78); 7-Gio Reyna, 9-Josh Sargent (19-Jordan Pefok, 64), 20-Konrad de la Fuente (23-Kellyn Acosta, 65), Substitutes not used: 16-Ethan Horvath, 3-Walker Zimmerman, 6-John Brooks, 14-Ricardo Pepi, 15-Mark McKenzie, 18-James Sands, 21-George Bello, SLV: 1-Mario Gonzalez; 21-Bryan Tamacas, 4-Eriq Zavaleta, 5-Ronald Rodriguez, 13-Alexander Larin (19-Denis Pineda, 74); 7-Darwin Ceren (23-Melvin Cartagena, 59), 6-Narciso Orellana, 15-Alex Roldan; 12-Marvin Monterroza (Capt.) #usmnt pic.twitter.com/FnUXk4KIL4. "You could see that they were away from each other," he said about the cohesion of the midfield and attacking link and pressure. 11:31 pm ET, at 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. 38th minute: Dest takes a wild swing at the ball near the top of the box and his shot is blocked. 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. With seven goals from the 2018 cycle, 22-year-old forward Christian Pulisic enters the 2022 campaign tied with Michael Bradley for seventh on the USMNTs all-time WCQ goal scoring list. USMNT vs. El Salvador: Americans open qualifying with scoreless road On a frigid night in Columbus. Officiating from this Guatemala crew needs to improve. United States vs. El Salvador - Football Match Report - January 27 1:16 am ET, at 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. 18th minute: The refereeing in this match has been extremely poor so far. "All these games are going to be hard fought," Berhalter told reporters after the draw. The United States has a real urgency to it, while also looking calm on the ball. El Salvador is coached by former USMNT star midfielder and National Soccer Hall of Famer Hugo Prez. Latest Sports News, Sports Updates, Cricket, Football, Tennis, Hockey The U.S. had won the most recent meeting 6-0 in an exhibition in December. The hosts threatened very little, with Matt Turner looking sharp at goal when called upon, helping record yet another clean sheet after his stellar performances at the Gold Cup. Los Cusatlecos topped The Sugar Boyz 4-0 in Saint Kitts and won 2-0 in San Salvador to secure its spot in the Octoganal. Forward Josh Perez scored in both matches. The United States put itself in a great qualifying position with a narrow yet commanding win in Columbus, Ohio, on Thursday night. 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. 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. Use the left and it's 1-0. The midfield controlled the match throughout, and El Salvador produced little other than its one big first-half chance. USMNT out warming up ahead of WC Qualifier against El Salvador tonight in Columbus. Coach Gregg Berhalter went with an ultra-attacking lineup, deploying Josh Sargent, Gio Reyna, Brenden Aaronson and Konrad de la Fuente, but the returns were minimal on 13 shots, despite some solid chances. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report. Sergio Dest makes another vital defensive move moments later. The Americans' 15th straight home win over El Salvador since 1989 didn't come easily. Matt Turner is the first USMNT goalkeeper to post wins in each of his first seven appearances. When is USA vs El Salvador? - The US Sun Tyler Adams has been enormous. All Rights Reserved. USA. With an almost entirely different roster, the USA took home its seventh Concacaf Gold Cup in August with, another dramatic overtime final vs. Mexico, . section: | slug: usmnt-vs-el-salvador-score-ratings-highlights-usa-settles-for-draw-in-concacaf-world-cup-qualifying-opener | sport: soccer | route: live_blog_single | 11:13 pm ET, at The USA is 5-0-3 vs. El Salvador all-time in World Cup qualifying, including a 2-0-2 mark on the road. Turner swallowed the attempt to keep things scoreless. It seemed like where he was really dangerous was on the dead ball situations. 6-keys: media/spln/soccer/reg/free/stories_live-blog, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. 11:44 pm ET, at A member of the U.S. squad at the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup along with George Bello and Gio Reyna, Pepi has registered 11 goals and two assists in 21 appearances for FC Dallas this season. The move made an immediate impact as the trio of fresh legs catalyzed some solid offensive opportunities. Sporting News will followthe match live and providescore updates, commentary and highlights as they happen. USA vs. El Salvador result: Robinson provides USMNT relief in 1-0 win But it is cold out there! Turner played following reports he will move next summer from New England to Arsenal. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. John Herdman, who coached the Canada men's team to their first World Cup appearance in 36 years, said he has no plans to leave the team. "They're dogfights and as much as I'd want to win this game, and we did want to win this game, I think that the attitude and the play was trying to win the game for the whole 90 minutes," Berhalter said. SHOW YOUR STRIPES. 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. 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. He did then mention that the team created chances in the first half, so it wasn't all bad. USA 1-0 El Salvador summary: score, goals, highlights, 2022 World Cup Mexico has scored twice in two minutes to come back against Jamaica, but the three points here for the United States are the most important thing tonight for Berhalter's bunch. A draw at home against less-talented El Salvador would have elevated the stakes for the remaining two games this CONCACAF World Cup qualifying window. Not short of confidence, he had a couple looks that he skied. The assistant referee on the US attacking end is like 1-of-3 in significant decisions, which would be great if he were a shortstop. Goalkeeper Matt Turner, who is likely to start tonight with Zack Steffen still in Manchester dealing with a back injury, has sealed a summer move to Arsenal, according to a host of reports earlier today. Kyle Bonn is a soccer content producer for The Sporting News. Eighteen-year-old forward Ricardo Pepi has been on a tear this season for FC Dallas, netting 11 goals to earn his first senior USMNT call-up. Get a report of the United States vs. El Salvador 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CONCACAF, Third Round football match. 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 total of six El Salvador players logged minutes in the match: defender Roberto Dominguez, midfielder Darwin Ceren, Marvin Monterroza, Denis Pineda and Narciso Orellana plus forward Joaquin Rivas. United States vs. El Salvador - Football Match Report - January 27 Goals: 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. 11:52 pm ET, at El Salvador-USA Marks First of 14-Match, Seven-Month Qualifying Schedule; Thursdays Kickoff from Estadio Cuscatlan in San Salvador Set for 10:05 p.m. USA vs. El Salvador, 2022 World Cup qualifying: What to watch for 11:34 pm ET, at Went up against his brother and almost got in on goal before being called for a foul. The 2016 match in St. Vincent also marked the World Cup Qualifying debut for midfielder Kellyn Acosta, who deputized at left back in the 6-0 win. Was put into a big spot in the middle and was fairly quiet. El Salvador come close pic.twitter.com/E9TvWVdfVv, Watching the #USMNT is my easily my favorite way to induce crippling anxiety. 11:55 pm ET, at The chance was created by good on-ball movement by Aaronson. USMNT held to 0-0 draw by El Salvador (1:31), Inexperience leads to faltering start on road to World Cup, CONCACAF World Cup qualifying fixtures and results, ESPN+ viewers' guide: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, FA Cup, more. 11:56 pm ET, at The sides haven't met in World Cup qualifying since 2009 but did meet in a 2020 friendly in Florida and the USA rolled 6-0. McKennie drove down the flank and sent a cross in for Kellyn Acosta, who just beat his marking defender and sent a leaping header to the left post. The only missing name on the U.S. roster for this international break is winger Gio Reyna , who has been unable to shake off a frustrating hamstring injury. FT: An important point on the road. Had some OK moments going forward but too often he tries to do too much and can end up turning it over. Goalkeeper Matt Turner Earns Shutout as Twelve Players Make World Cup Qualifying Debut; USMNT Returns to Action on Sunday Night vs. Canada in Nashville to Open Home World Cup Qualifying Schedule. As of the start of camp on August 30, the USMNT roster had an average age of 24 years, 43 days. Oh Ferreira, the first one was tough, but this one had to be in the back of the net. 10:48 pm ET, at 92nd minute: Pushing and shoving on the near touchline. Perez mentioned a few visa and passport issues that depleted his squad as contributing factors. An incredible save by Gonzalez keeps El Salvador's deficit at just one. 5:34 am ET, at Matt Turner keeps things level pic.twitter.com/hRkXdHJsdo. The United States men's national team will open up their 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign in September with a visit to El Salvador, while Mexico hosts Jamaica in their first match. Did more defensively than in attack, so that tells you everything considering he's a striker. 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. The United States attacked early and often, producing 63% possession and dominating the chances throughout the match. In all honesty, the U.S. has dominated this match, in about as much as one can dominate a hard-fought CONCACAF battle. Five U.S. players appeared vs. El Salvador in December- Aaronson, Lletget, plus defenders Mark McKenzie and Walker Zimmerman and midfielder Kellyn Acosta. "We'll take the point and we'll move on. Defender Eriq Zavaleta, a former U.S. youth international, got a step on his marking defender near the penalty spot and sent a header low to the right post. A point is a point. Have Weston and Tyler look for him more. The USMNT has two more World Cup qualifying matches over the next six days, playing its first home game when it faces Canada on Sunday, Sept. 5 in Nashville (8 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ and Universo, FIVE THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT 2022 FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFYING, scheduled during a FIFA international window, all players were available for selection. Twelve players made their debuts in official competition for the U.S. during the tournament, and players like defender Miles Robinson and goalkeeper Matt Turner- who entered the Gold Cup with just four combined international caps- played the hero for the USMNT, highlighted in the 1-0 victory against Mexico. CONCACAF announced that it has revamped the formats for its senior men's national team competitions to be held between 2023 and 2026. The final home venue for 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifying has been set: USA vs. Panama March 27 @ExploriaStadium #USMNT x @VW USMNT: Qualified. #USMNT. He creates so much freedom for others. Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, the World Cup qualifying schedule has been condensed from 18 months to seven. The Sept. 2 match will arguably be one of the USA's best chances at a road victory against a team that is among the two lowest-ranked in the eight-team final qualifying round: El Salvador is . It's saved, and Ferreira heads across to Antonee Robinson on the opposite end who provides a much-needed finish. 12:18 am ET, at 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. The Fulham man is going gangbusters in the second half. ET. #USAvSLV. Full rundown of lineups & team news below. Midfielder Armando Moreno was an unused sub for the USMNT vs. Puerto Rico in May 2016, while midfielder Alex Roldan is the younger brother of U.S. midfielder Cristian Roldan. Center back Ronald Rodriguez , who recently signed withUSL Championship sideFC Tulsa andwas excellent the last time these teams met, has notbeen able to secure a visa and Eriq Zavaleta reportedly has a toe infection, although he makes the bench. Midfield has been spectacular moving the ball up the field. Teams can summon a larger group for the window, but the game day rosters for World Cup qualifiers may only include 23 players. - CONCACAF World Cup qualifying fixtures and results | Latest table Prez scored a critical goal for the USA vs. El Salvador during its qualifying campaign for the 1990 FIFA World Cup, the USAs first appearance on soccers biggest stage in 40 years. Gio Reyna and Weston McKennie both equalized for the USA in regulation before Christian Pulisic drew and converted the game-winning penalty in the second period of overtime. USA vs El Salvador Live Watchalong | USMNT World Cup Qualifying ET, and. The nations last met on Dec. 9, 2020 - a rare December match for the USMNT and a 6-0 victory. Did have some moments and grew into the match in the second half, but he wasn't great. 26th minute: On a long throw from McKennie, Ferreira tries a bike and it goes very poorly. PSV Eindhoven and U.S. international midfielder Richie Ledezma has "made no commitment" to play for Mexico, according to a source. Kellyn Acosta made his 15th straight appearance for the USMNT, becoming the first player since DaMarcus Beasley (2003-04) to appear in that many consecutive matches. A point is a point, but it was uneventful and underwhelming. The USA closes out the September international window vs. Honduras in San Pedro Sula on Wednesday, Sept. 8 (10:05 p.m. John Herdman never played professional soccer, but he believes his experience coaching in Canada is enough for the World Cup in Qatar. The U.S. will face El Salvador, Canada and Honduras, with an eye on inching ever closer to an automatic berth at the 2022 World Cup. "We had it in spurts but overall we could have done much better. Playing with nine starters that helped the U.S. lift a trophy during its two summer tournament finals, the USMNT got off to a promising start in front of the raucous Cuscatln crowd by creating several threatening opportunities in the early going. 11:19 pm ET, at Solid play down the right, and Weah absolutely roasts two defenders to get a shot off from a tight angle. #USMNT. Should have scored nine minutes in with a wide-open header that he sent over the goal. Breaking 11:08 pm ET, at The best chance came after some nice moves from Reyna in the left side of the penalty area before he sent a cross to McKennie in the middle of the box. 19th minute: Chance, USA! Be quicker in getting the ball to space. Konrad de la Fuente returns to USMNT camp for the first time since making his debut on Nov. 12, 2020 against Wales. Developed in conjunction with the players, coaches and staff, Only Forward / Solo Palante highlights a young, diverse and global-minded Mens National Team that is humble yet resilient as it looks to tackle the challenge of World Cup Qualifying during the next eight months. 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". Weah looks valuable down the flank, his pace is dangerous, and he could link up with Dest down the right. 59th minute: Word filters through social media that Mexico has gone a goal down to 10-man Jamaica. 5thminute: As expected, El Salvador pressing very high. Pulisic also sits tied for fourth on the USMNTs all-time World Cup Qualifying assists list with six. Three of the eight nations in the regional Octagonal finals qualify for next year's World Cup in Qatar and fourth place advances to a playoff. That's a big opportunity for Richards. The USA rallied to close out the half with a strong shift in the last 15 minutes as forward Konrad de la Fuente was able to find space on the left wing and forward Josh Sargent fired off a few shots. #USMNT doing well with one-touch passes but still growing into the game. He probably could have gone down and won a penalty, but he stays up and looks to finish the chance. CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying: Scouting El Salvador No halftime subs. The United States played out a hard-fought draw against El Salvador in its first match of the Octagonal round of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying in San Salvador on Thursday night. 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CONCACAF, Third Round. 1st minute: Under way! The United States, somehow, for all its dominance, does not have a shot on target yet, which is worrying. Had some trouble down the right with Alex Roldan and just wasn't at his sharpest. John Herdman never played professional soccer, but he believes his experience coaching in Canada is enough for the World Cup in Qatar. Ricardo Pepi was expected to lead the U.S. attack, but his FC Dallas teammate Jesus Ferreira makes his first World Cup qualifying start up top instead. View full match commentary including video highlights, news, team line-ups, player ratings, stats and more. Neither team has looked sharp in what's been a sloppy display. Story of his life. He'ssupported by Pulisic Timothy Weah who is preferred to Brenden Aaronson. Emilee Chinn/Getty Images. 6:45 p.m.: Sam Borden reports on ESPN that El Salvador didn't bring appropriate cold-weather gear, and had to go buy more at a sporting goods store once they arrived. The United States came out way more energetic this half, and it pays off. The United States Men's National Team begins a unique international window by resuming World Cup qualifying against El Salvador tomorrow at Lower.com Field in Columbus. The two players not to appear with the USMNT this summer have been on hot streaks of their own for their clubs. I agree to receive the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. 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. Lets keep it going! Uriel Antuna and Ral Jimenez scored one goal each as Mexico downed El Salvador 2-0 to make the . He even went so far as to say heprefersbeing called Jedi, and says it's "weird" when someone calls him Antonee. Tying a modern-era record, 12 players made their World Cup qualifying debut for the USA and got an introduction to the rigors of Concacaf qualifying, facing a very physical El Salvador team in a match where both sides struggled to establish rhythm on a choppy and spongy playing surface. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of bets to value of qualifying deposit. Most recently, El Salvador played Costa Rica to a 0-0 friendly on Aug. 21 in Carson, Calif. Berhalter tells ESPN at halftime they need more speed and more threat on the El Salvador back line. Columbus is sacred ground. Christian Duenas of El Salvador comes to the sideline to remove his thermalunderwear top, which is a hardo move. Winning home games is a key, and the Americans have won four of five matches on U.S. soil, stumbling only in a draw against Canada in September. USA vs. El Salvador World Cup qualifying soccer odds: American star Craving even more coverage of the world's game? #OnlyForward #SoloPaLante pic.twitter.com/q7c05948xh. ET on CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ and Universo. His size and effort was needed earlier. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. #USAvSLV x @VW pic.twitter.com/IPi63qpv7z. 11:17 pm ET, at Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Looked lively down the left early. Bet 10 & Get 50 in Free Bets for new customers at bet365.