El Salvador, again, holds the United States scoreless, but it didn't feel all that disappointing. Had some trouble down the right with Alex Roldan and just wasn't at his sharpest. Tonights Starting XI had an average age of 23 years, 282 days. Looked lively down the left early. 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. 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. Full rundown of lineups & team news below. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. 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". This World Cup 2022 qualifier will be held on Thursday, January 27 - TONIGHT. Six players have previous World Cup qualifying experience: Christian Pulisic (13 caps), DeAndre Yedlin (10), Kellyn Acosta (6), Tim Ream (6), John Brooks (4) and Sebastian Lletget (1), while the other 19 will look to make their debuts during the Octagonal. El Salvador also sports players who ply their trade in Canada, Costa Rica, Guatemala and Netherlands. Breaking USA 6 - 0 El Salvador: Finished | 2020-12-09 | International Friendlies 46th minute: Back under way for the second half. Match: United States Men's National Team vs. El Salvador Date: September 2, 2021 Competition: Concacaf 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifying Venue: Cuscatln Stadium; San Salvador, El. Midfielder Weston McKennie played a key role in the USAs best chances of the second half in the 72nd and 75th minutes. - @Jesusfcd27 earns his first WCQ start. Promising for the home side. Have Weston and Tyler look for him more. 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. Today we chose for Jess". 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 . 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. Eighteen of 28 players on El Salvadors roster compete domestically, with five players coming from Alianza and four from Aguila, historically two of the countrys strongest clubs. 76th minute: El Salvador goalkeeper Gonzalez is down after crashing into his own teammate going for a ball in the box. Shaky off the bench early, including a poor defensively clearance that could have been costly. With an almost entirely different roster, the USA took home its seventh Concacaf Gold Cup in August with, another dramatic overtime final vs. Mexico, . He'ssupported by Pulisic Timothy Weah who is preferred to Brenden Aaronson. 11:55 pm ET, at That's a half-chance for the U.S. gone begging. Turner at full stretch had it mostly covered and made Roldan's window very small, but there was a window for him to hit. No clue how Yunus Musah got that shot off, it was a moment of real creativity right on the penalty spot under heavy pressure, and he put it in a very dangerous area. Sargent leads the way with his one chance at 0.50, while Miles Robinson is at 0.36 with that header he had off the set piece that just went wide. Four added minutes. The final home venue for 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifying has been set: USA vs. Panama March 27 @ExploriaStadium #USMNT x @VW USMNT: Qualified. Get a report of the United States vs. El Salvador 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CONCACAF, Third Round football match. 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. Six players are based in the U.S., including two in MLS- Ceren and Roldan. 52nd minute: GOAL, USA! United States vs. El Salvador - Football Match Report - January 27 At 18 years, 293 days, Gio Reyna became the second youngest USMNT player to start a World Cup Qualifying match. John Herdman never played professional soccer, but he believes his experience coaching in Canada is enough for the World Cup in Qatar. Pulisic also sits tied for fourth on the USMNTs all-time World Cup Qualifying assists list with six. - Schoenfeld: Why USMNT star DeAndre Yedlin is coming home Hes only the third player in the 2000s to appear in 15 straight matches, following Beasley, Landon Dononvan (2002-03) and Jeff Agoos (2001-02). The United States will embark on its journey to qualify for the 2022 World Cup when the red, white and blue head south to face El Salvador Thursday. Had some OK moments going forward but too often he tries to do too much and can end up turning it over. Touch wasn't quite there at times but was efficient in his passing. Went up against his brother and almost got in on goal before being called for a foul. - Young, bang average team without Pulisic. Gonzalez made a diving save to deflect the effort and Rodriguez cleared it out of bounds. Kellyn Acosta comes close to opening the scoring pic.twitter.com/BAGLV8GO1j. Pulisic looked in some pain, but the two laugh it off. 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. 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. THATS MORE LIKE IT!! When is USA vs El Salvador? - The US Sun 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. Lets go boys! 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. Matt Turner , who earlier today completed a switch to Arsenal, starts in goalwith Zack Steffen stillin England dealing with a reported back problem. We'll see how it works out for them. 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. Antonee Robinson with a strong strike to beat the El Salvador keeper!!! Tim Weah was forced to withdraw from the roster due to an injury suffered in training with his club prior to departure for camp. 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. #USMNT is held scoreless in the first half for the 7th time in 9 qualifiers this cycle. Turner played following reports he will move next summer from New England to Arsenal. 59th minute: Word filters through social media that Mexico has gone a goal down to 10-man Jamaica. I think this year's kit is wildly underrated a really fun, energetic design that's not too busy as to be painful. 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. Standings after Matchday 1. 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. - CONCACAF World Cup qualifying fixtures and results | Latest table Jess. Two more subs: Sebastian Lletget Cristian Roldan DeAndre Yedlin Brenden Aaronson#SLVvUSA | 0-0 pic.twitter.com/70y6Wn6LoX. The USMNT attack right now pic.twitter.com/msrEQNJftN, 46 - Second half underway. Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, the World Cup qualifying schedule has been condensed from 18 months to seven. It was comfortable in the end, despite the sputtery attack throughout. Turner swallowed the attempt to keep things scoreless. The teenage striker also sank the game-winning penalty kick for MLS in last weeks All-Star Game vs. Liga MX. 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. 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CONCACAF, Third Round. Min deposit requirement. Teams can summon a larger group for the window, but the game day rosters for World Cup qualifiers may only include 23 players. They outshot El Salvador 8-3 in the first half but put none on target. ET, and. 2:05 am ET, at Ferreira and Weah make way. 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. Los Cuscatlecos have reached just two World Cups, in 1970 and 1982, and the U.S. has 18 wins, six draws and one loss in the matchup, which includes an 18-game unbeaten streak (15 victories). The United States owns an 18-1-5 all-time record and 17-match winning against El Salvador, outscoring the Salvadorans, 60-15. USMNT vs. El Salvador: Americans open qualifying with scoreless road 10:46 pm ET. And maybe you can make out the snow #USAvSLV pic.twitter.com/mrqUmHi7mV, Just stopped snowing, still chilly, but a beautiful night for soccer. On a frigid night in Columbus. 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. 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. Kickoff from Estadio Cuscatlan is set for 10:05 p.m. The nations last met on Dec. 9, 2020 - a rare December match for the USMNT and a 6-0 victory. 11:19 pm ET, at 64th minute: Berhalter makes a big call, withdrawing Pulisic for Brendan Aaronson in the USA'sfirst substitution. All Rights Reserved. The United States, somehow, for all its dominance, does not have a shot on target yet, which is worrying. 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. Christian Duenas of El Salvador comes to the sideline to remove his thermalunderwear top, which is a hardo move. 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. Get a report of the United States vs. El Salvador 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CONCACAF, Third Round football match. 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. 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. #USAvSLV. The United States men's national team's Concacaf World Cup qualifying campaign started uneventfully on Thursday as the red, white and blue had to settle for a 0-0 draw at El Salvador. This right-sided trio of Sergio Deat, Yunus Musah and Tim Weah can bring so, so much joy. Turner took home the tournaments Golden Glove after shutting out El Tri in the final and allowing just one goal during his seven starts, while Robinson anchored the defense and headed in the championship-winning goal in the second period of overtime vs. Mexico. How to watch the USMNT vs. El Salvador match, plus Canada and Mexico's CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers USA (-550) vs. El Salvador (+1450); Draw +550 USA 4-1-3, 15 points; El. Did have some moments and grew into the match in the second half, but he wasn't great. Berhalter was asked about the first-half attacking struggles, and flatly said "I wouldn't say this was our best game." You'd expect heading expert Weston McKennie to finish that free headed chance at the far post, but somehow he plants the header harmlessly into the ground. The Americans' 15th straight home win over El Salvador since 1989 didn't come easily. El Salvador come close pic.twitter.com/E9TvWVdfVv, Watching the #USMNT is my easily my favorite way to induce crippling anxiety. pic.twitter.com/ybg9qRSiWF. Otherwise, the roster is full of top-tier U.S. talent with the likes of Christian Pulisic , Weston McKennie , Tyler Adams and Sergino Dest all available and ready to go. El Salvador gets the ball into a dangerous area in the U.S. penalty area, but Walker Zimmerman pounces on the lateral ball to clear it. To accommodate the new schedule, the USMNT will play three matches during four of the five international windows rather than the usual two matches. Carrying 15 points from eight matches, Gregg Berhalter has his. That's midnight in the UK and 4pm PST. El Salvador reached the World Cup in 1970 and 1982 but finished last in both of its appearances at the tournament. ET on UniMs,. He reports that they actually turned the temperature down in the locker room to get used to the cold! Matt Turner keeps things level pic.twitter.com/hRkXdHJsdo. Lletget sits second on the team with 12 appearances in 2021. Helped improve the defense that was under threat with Dest getting forward. Most recently, El Salvador played Costa Rica to a 0-0 friendly on Aug. 21 in Carson, Calif. 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. 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 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. Same for El Salvador. ET; FS1, UniMas, Universo). 2022 Concacaf World Cup Qualifying: USA vs. El Salvador - Starting XI 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. With an almost entirely different roster, the USA took home its seventh Concacaf Gold Cup in August with another dramatic overtime final vs. Mexico. You have to wonder if the cold is affecting the ball's constitution. El Salvador vs USA: Date, time and TV Channel for Concacaf World Cup 2022 Concacaf World Cup Qualifying: USA Vs. El Salvador - Starting XI 2022 Concacaf World Cup Qualifying: USA 0 - El Salvador 0 | Match 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. Using almost two entirely different rosters, the USMNT gained invaluable experience and deepened the young, talented player pool with the two trophy runs in which the team respond to adversity again and again. As a youthful American team took its first step toward the 2022 World Cup, it rued a few missed opportunities. 11:59 pm ET, at Kickoff is set for 10:05 p.m. #USMNT. He didn't mince words. The CONCACAF FIFA World Cup Qualifiers are back, and Team USA is playing El Salvador for the first match of 2022 at Lower.com Field in Ohio on Thursday, January 27 (1/27/2022). Robinson also said his goal celebration where he pretended to pull his hamstring is an inside joke with some friends from a moment when he was playing a friendly during his Everton days. Min deposit requirement. 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. - Carlisle: Inexperience leads to faltering start on road to World Cup Berhalter tells ESPN at halftime they need more speed and more threat on the El Salvador back line. SLV 0, USA 0, 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. #SLVvUSA. He creates so much freedom for others. 11:00 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. Antonee Robinson scored a crucial goal early in the second half as the United States beat El Salvador 1-0 in CONCACAF World Cup qualifying on a chilly night in Columbus, Ohio, on Thursday. ESPN+ viewers' guide: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, FA Cup, more, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. For the first time, the September international window features three World Cup qualifying matches and it all starts off with a trip to the hostile environs of San Salvador. 11:26 pm ET, at World Cup qualifying: How to watch USA vs. El Salvador 90th minute: Chance, USA! ", 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.". He gets free again and does indeed win a corner this time. It's the right call, Weah has been the far more effective winger tonight. Chippy start for both teams. That's a big opportunity for Richards. FIFA confirmed that the three 2026 World Cup hosts -- the United States, Canada and Mexico -- all had their expected automatic entries confirmed. - @tyler_adams14 makes his 9th straight WCQ appearance. It's not a well-placed shot, right at the goalkeeper, but it at least made him work. [FIVE THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT 2022 FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFYING]. What a moment for @NERevolution and especially Matt Turner. 11:31 pm ET, at Chances weren't scarce for the . I thought taking Dest off made a lot of sense, but more was needed centrally to possess the ball. U.S. has outscored opponents 10-2 in the second half of the previous eight qualifiers. We know the next game is a home game against Canada followed by Honduras and we want to pick up points in those games.". Solid play down the right, and Weah absolutely roasts two defenders to get a shot off from a tight angle. He also mentions they need to play a higher line to induce turnovers. The interventions were critical. The USAs best chance of the first half came on free kick served by forward Gio Reyna in the ninth minute as defender Miles Robinson found space in the penalty box but sailed his header attempt over the crossbar. Thursday marks the 25th meeting all-time between the USA and El Salvador. 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. Eduardo Vigil and Roberto Dominguez are next in line to replace them. Finally, all the attacking possession and pressure pays off. 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. https://t.co/QmsK5DwLlx. After assembling two almost completely different squads for its two summer trophy-winning runs, head coach Gregg Berhalter has put together an exciting 25-player roster for the first set of World Cup qualifying matches. 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. Goals: 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. The lone win for El Salvador was a 2-0 friendly at home in February 1992.