Disagree? It's as if he's trying to be cute 100 percent of the time. Standings after Matchday 1. World Cup qualifying: How to watch USA vs. El Salvador He said he didn't tell anyone he was going to do it, so some teammates thought he actually hurt himself doing the flip celebration right before. With tonight's appearance, @KellynAcosta becomes the first player since DaMarcus Beasley to appear in 15 straight #USMNT matches. The teams last played in qualifying in qualifying for the 2010 World Cup- both come-from behind results for the USMNT. 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. He reports that they actually turned the temperature down in the locker room to get used to the cold! Christian Pulisic lost possession on 15 of his 30 touches in the first half. The result will leave a sour taste in the mouths of USMNT fans who felt three points were likely, but as always in Concacaf, nothing is given. Teams can summon a larger group for the window, but the game day rosters for World Cup qualifiers may only include 23 players, a hard-fought 1-0 semifinal win vs. Honduras set the stage for an instant classic USA-Mexico match in the. Chippy start for both teams. Not short of confidence, he had a couple looks that he skied. NEARLY. Helped improve the defense that was under threat with Dest getting forward. (20-Enrico Dueas, 59); 11-Joaquin Rivas (9-Walmer Martinez, 81), 17-Jairo Henriquez (8-Joshua Perez, 74), Substitutes not used: 18-Yonathan Guardado, 22-Kevin Carabantes, 2-Lizandro Claros, 3-Roberto Dominguez, 10-Amando Moreno, 14-Erick Rivera, 16-Juan Barahona, SLV -- Marvin Monterroza (Caution) 40th minute, USA -- Weston McKennie (Caution) 67, USA -- Deandre Yedlin (Caution) 68, Assistant Referee 1: William Adrian Arrieta (CRC), Assistant Referee 2: Carlos Esteban Fernandez (CRC). Bet 10 & Get 50 in Free Bets for new customers at bet365. He flubbed it awkwardly, trying to use his right foot with his body facing the goal, instead of using the left which would have been more natural. How to Watch El Salvador vs. United States: Live Stream, TV Channel, Start Time The Americans kick off a vital 2022 World Cup Qualifying campaign on the road at El Salvador, a difficult place to play. Currently 31 degrees and light snow. Three points or bust for the United States. 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CONCACAF, Third Round. Now he must deliver for the @USMNT tonight. El Salvador was the top-seeded team in the first round and went undefeated in four games against Antigua and Barbuda, Grenada, Montserrat and the U.S. Virgin Islands to top Group A, outscoring its opponents 13-1. USA vs. El Salvador, 2022 World Cup qualifying: What to watch for 11:55 pm ET, at Jesus Ferreira, who was picked over Ricardo Pepi at forward for the Americans, had two good chances in the opening 20 minutes but failed to get either of his shots from close range on goal. Turner swallowed the attempt to keep things scoreless. ET on UniMs,. The United States will be happy with the three points, but there's plenty to work on, especially up front. Shaky off the bench early, including a poor defensively clearance that could have been costly. 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. 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. FIFA confirmed that the three 2026 World Cup hosts -- the United States, Canada and Mexico -- all had their expected automatic entries confirmed. SLV - Mario Gonzalez and Ronald Rodriguez, 75th minute: After Jordan Pefok maintained possession in traffic at the half line, he played to Weston McKennie and Brenden Aaronson on the right wing. Stingy El Salvador hold USA to scoreless draw in World Cup qualifying 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. 90th minute: Chance, USA! The USA is 5-0-3 vs. El Salvador all-time in World Cup qualifying, including a 2-0-2 mark on the road. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report. 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. Houston Dynamo midfielder Darwin Ceren is the rosters most experienced player with 66 international caps. That's midnight in the UK and 4pm PST. The U.S. grew into the tail end of the second half with Josh Sargent getting more involved in the Americans' attack, but neither team scored and the teams went to the break locked in a goalless draw. 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. Jesus Ferreira combines extremely well with Antonee Robinson on the left, and the young striker blasts a difficult volley high. 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. Excellent work by Christian Pulisic under heavy pressure from Darwin Ceren through the middle works the ball wide left, and a solid cutback falls to Weah whose shot is just blocked enough to send it wide for a corner. 10:53 pm ET, at A great ball in from McKennie goes to the back post, and Acosta is there, but his effort is saved well by Gonzalez at the right post. El Salvador boss Hugo Perez is up first in the presser, and he is full of praise for his squad, rueing the "mistake" that ultimately led to the U.S. win, but overall declaring "I cannot complain" about the performance. 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. The United States Men's National Soccer Team will take on El Salvador on Thursday in a very important World Cup Qualifier for the USMNT. 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. 11:38 pm ET, at Finally, all the attacking possession and pressure pays off. Oh Ferreira, the first one was tough, but this one had to be in the back of the net. 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. 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. 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. 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". The three points strengthens the United States' grip on second place in the Octagonal, with Mexico and Canada also winning to keep pace. Tyler Adams has been enormous. Listen below and follow Qu Golazo! The eighteen-year-old Pepi earns his first USMNT call-up. 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. Pulisic handed the captain's armband to Adams shortly past the hour mark after Berhalter substituted the Chelsea man for RB Salzburg's Brenden Aaronson. [FIVE THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT 2022 FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFYING]. Gio Reyna is having some issues, completing just 58.8 percent of his passes as his sharpness just looks a tad off. 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. Walker Zimmerman starts at center back, partnered with Bayern Munich youngster Chris Richards , with Miles Robinson saved for other matches. #USMNT. To accommodate the new schedule, the USMNT will play three matches during four of the five international windows rather than the usual two matches. He took a blow to the head, collected the ball, and then went down and required treatment. USA vs El Salvador Live Watchalong | USMNT World Cup Qualifying 25,814 views Streamed live on Jan 27, 2022 1.2K Dislike Share Save Tactical Manager TV 21.3K subscribers The USMNT is. Pulisic, Adams, and McKennie all start in a match for the first time since 2019. FIFA confirmed that the three 2026 World Cup hosts -- the United States, Canada and Mexico -- all had their expected automatic entries confirmed. Fellow forward Konrad de la Fuente made a summer move to Ligue 1 power Olympique Marseille and has started each of the clubs first three matches, logging an assist in his club debut on Aug. 8. Perez is likely to do that again, using either a 4-4-2 or a 4-5-1, but itcould faceissues along its back line. Didn't care for the starting XI and cared less for his subs. The 27-year-old has conceded just one goal which came on a penalty kick in that time. El Salvador vs. USA | Tickets & Match Info | September 2, 2021 "We had it in spurts but overall we could have done much better. With an almost entirely different roster, the USA took home its seventh Concacaf Gold Cup in August with another dramatic overtime final vs. Mexico. The USMNT enter. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Business attire. 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. As of the start of camp on August 30, the USMNT roster had an average age of 24 years, 43 days. 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. 6:00 p.m.: Lineups are in, and it wouldn't be a USMNT match without some key surprises. That's the best way. It continued to be a back-and-forth affair after the break. ", Berhalter stated he was happy with Pulisic's effort, but noted that the performance wasn't his best, saying"it's just about finding his top form, and finding ways to get him in front of goal.". 2:05 am ET, at 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. PSV Eindhoven and U.S. international midfielder Richie Ledezma has "made no commitment" to play for Mexico, according to a source. El Salvador also sports players who ply their trade in Canada, Costa Rica, Guatemala and Netherlands. 46th minute: Back under way for the second half. Mexico led the way after the first round, picking up three points in a win over Jamaica, while the other three matches finished in draws. It is the USMNTs fourth youngest WCQ lineup in the modern era and third youngest in matches where the team had not already qualified or advanced to the next round: Oct. 12, 2005, vs. Panama (23 years, 191 days; already qualified), April 16, 1989, at Costa Rica (23 years, 216 days), April 30, 1989, vs. Costa Rica (23 years, 266 days). USMNT vs. El Salvador score, ratings, highlights: USA settles for draw SHOW YOUR STRIPES. Teams can summon a larger group for the window, but the game day rosters for World Cup qualifiers may only include 23 players. 3.2K 460K views 1 year ago #USMNT #WorldCup #ElSalvador The U.S. usher in a new era versus El Salvador, as their world class roster of young talents looks to overcome the USMNT's 2017. USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter addressed the reasons for John Brooks' exclusion in the last three World Cup qualifying windows.