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. After an action-packed summer in which the deep U.S. player pool responded to adversity on and off the field and proved itself with two regional championship trophies, the USMNT is ready to show the world that they are prepared to change the way the world views American soccer. "In this game we're expecting to play into our forward a lot, use him as a point to draw their defenders out, and Jess does a good job of that. USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter addressed the reasons for John Brooks' exclusion in the last three World Cup qualifying windows. A point is a point, but it was uneventful and underwhelming. 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. 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. 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. Good call taking Dest off for Robinson, IMO. El Salvador, again, holds the United States scoreless, but it didn't feel all that disappointing. More Details. Oh, and if you thought at El Salvador was tricky.Wait till @ Honduras on WednesdayGoing to be even more hectic. Turner took home the tournaments Golden Glove after shutting out, ntes (FAS; 3/0), Mario Gonzalez (Alianza; 11/0), Yonatan Guardado (Once Deportivo; 0/0), Lizandro Claros (Aguila; 0/0), Roberto Dominguez (Chalatenango; 42/1), Ronald Gomez (Aguila; 10/0), Alexander Larin (Comunicaciones/GUA; 62/4), Miguel Lemus (Chalatenango; 6/0), Bryan Tamacas (Alianza; 42/1), Eduardo Vigil (Firpo; 1/0), Eriq Zavaleta (Toronto FC/CAN; 8/1), Melvin Cartagena (Once Deportivo; 1/0), Darwin Ceren (Houston Dynamo/USA; 66/4), Enrico Hernandez (FC Eindhoven/NED; 0/0), Christian Martinez (San Carlos/CRC; 0/0), Armando Moreno (New Mexico United/USA; 4/0), Marvin Monterroza (Alianza; 29/2), Denis Pineda (FAS; 28/3), Narciso Orellana (Alianza; 39/1), Harold Osorio (Alianza; 1/0), Alex Roldan (Seattle Sounders FC/USA; 4/1), Jairo Henriquez (Aguila; 12/1), Walmer Martinez (Hartford Athletic/USA; 8/2), Joshua Perez (Miami FC/USA; 10/3), Kevin Reyes (FAS; 1/0), Joaquin Rivas (FC Tulsa/USA; 14/4), Erick Rivera (Santa Tecla; 3/0), Styven Vasquez (Aguila; 1/0), FAQ Away World Cup Qualifying TV Rights, with the launch of Only Forward, / Solo Palante,, USMNT WCQ Series History El Salvador Away. 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. ET on CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ and Universo. 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. "You could see that they were away from each other," he said about the cohesion of the midfield and attacking link and pressure. Looked lively down the left early. SLV 0, USA 0. - Carlisle: Inexperience leads to faltering start on road to World Cup The two players not to appear with the USMNT this summer have been on hot streaks of their own for their clubs. The mark was previously held by Landon Donovan who was 22 years, 219 days when he wore the armband, coincidentally in the USMNTs 2-0 win at El Salvador Oct. 9, 2004. 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. Halftime thoughts on the #USMNT Both teams look up for scoring in this match. 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. Berhalter tells ESPN at halftime they need more speed and more threat on the El Salvador back line. 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. 76th minute: El Salvador goalkeeper Gonzalez is down after crashing into his own teammate going for a ball in the box. - CONCACAF World Cup qualifying fixtures and results | Latest table 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. It's Match Day. Did more defensively than in attack, so that tells you everything considering he's a striker. CONCACAF announced that it has revamped the formats for its senior men's national team competitions to be held between 2023 and 2026. 11:52 pm ET, at - Young, bang average team without Pulisic. Came in off the bench and tried to make an impact on the left but was defended well. Most recently, El Salvador played Costa Rica to a 0-0 friendly on Aug. 21 in Carson, Calif. They certainly don't experience this weather that often. 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. The U.S. had won the most recent meeting 6-0 in an exhibition in December. 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 United States were left frustrated by El Salvador in their opening match of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying. El Salvador starting lineup (4-4-2, left to right): Gonzalez (GK) Larin, Vigil, Dominguez, Tamacas Duenas, Landaverde, Ceren, Roldan J. Henriquez, Rivas. 64th minute: Berhalter makes a big call, withdrawing Pulisic for Brendan Aaronson in the USA'sfirst substitution. 5:00p.m.: The USMNT will wearits broken glass home kit tonight, with the purple goalkeeper getup. Chris Richards starts at the back in place of Miles Robinson. 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. 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. 11:43 pm ET, at 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. Didn't care for the starting XI and cared less for his subs. USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter addressed the reasons for John Brooks' exclusion in the last three World Cup qualifying windows. 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. Sergio Dest makes another vital defensive move moments later. Head coach Gregg Berhalter is now 26-4-6 in his first 36 games since taking over the USMNT in January 2019. Be quicker in getting the ball to space. 52nd minute: GOAL, USA! El Salvador's physical play is keeping the U.S. off balance as we approach the hour mark. El Salvador vs. USMNT: World Cup qualifying live stream, TV channel USMNT squad: World Cup qualifiers vs El Salvador, Canada, Honduras We go again on Sunday vs. Canada in Nashville. (@USMNT) January 19, 2022 Neither team has looked sharp in what's been a sloppy display. USA 1-0 El Salvador summary: score, goals, highlights, 2022 World Cup qualifying Rodrigo Serrano RodASerrano Estados Unidos Update: January 28th, 2022 04:26 EST 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. The teams last played in qualifying in qualifying for the 2010 World Cup-. Solid play down the right, and Weah absolutely roasts two defenders to get a shot off from a tight angle. He gets free again and does indeed win a corner this time. #USMNT. The 26-player roster averages 18 caps overall and seven in official competition. 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 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. USMNT starting lineup (4-3-3, right to left): Turner (GK)Dest, Zimmerman, Richards, A. RobinsonAdams, McKennie, Musah Pulisic, Ferreira, Weah. 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. 11:56 pm ET, at A positive COVID-19 test keeps Christian Martinez out. ET, and. THATS MORE LIKE IT!! 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CONCACAF, Third Round. Players hail from clubs in 10 different countries: USA (9), England (6), Germany (3), France (2), Austria, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, and Turkey (1 each). 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). Business attire. 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". Jess. CONCACAF announced that it has revamped the formats for its senior men's national team competitions to be held between 2023 and 2026. The people in Columbus have been so nice it feels a little rough to have talked so much about the weather. 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. The move made an immediate impact as the trio of fresh legs catalyzed some solid offensive opportunities. USA vs. El Salvador, 2022 World Cup qualifying: What to watch for 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. Congrats to Matt, a former undrafted free agent, on a massive step up. #USMNT. 11:00 pm ET, at Idc. Again. The Octagonal marks El Salvadors fifth appearance in the final round of Concacaf World Cup qualifying after vying to reach the 1990, 1994, 1998 and 2010 tournaments. 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifying: El Salvador vs. United States Live Kickoff from Estadio Cuscatlan is set for 10:05 p.m. 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. Pulisic, Adams, and McKennie all start in a match for the first time since 2019. El Salvador vs. USA | Tickets & Match Info | September 2, 2021 De la Fuente earned his second USMNT cap and first in official competition. No halftime subs. El Salvador subs (9): Alguera, Carabantes, Villalobos, Zavaleta, Flores, Bonilla, Calvillo, Rivas, K. Reyes, Portillo, W. Martinez. An OK result in the end. USMNT vs. El Salvador score, ratings, highlights: USA settles for draw Chances weren't scarce for the . 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. With tonight's appearance, @KellynAcosta becomes the first player since DaMarcus Beasley to appear in 15 straight #USMNT matches. Antonee Robinson with a strong strike to beat the El Salvador keeper!!! pic.twitter.com/SPpTxWcbCN, Alex Roldan with a couple tricks pic.twitter.com/edsvLriiPa, We keep pushing, keep battling.41' - #SLVvUSA | 0-0 pic.twitter.com/07fDTF2b37. 10:46 pm ET. 11:34 pm ET, at Had a really nice late chance that he should have done better with. Robinson wasted no time breaking the deadlock early in the second half, pouncing on a loose ball at the back post in the 52nd minute and hammering a low volley past El Salvador goalkeeper Mario Gonzalez to open the scoring. This right-sided trio of Sergio Deat, Yunus Musah and Tim Weah can bring so, so much joy. Tonights Starting XI had an average age of 23 years, 282 days. 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. 13th minute: Tyler Adams makes a critical intervention in the penalty area on an overlapping El Salvador run, and then Pulisic has a shot blocked on the other end after good buildup down the left. Lacked that killer instinct when attacking the ball, but he played it safe and did alright. Ferreira and Weah make way. El Salvador vs. USA: Extended Highlights | CONCACAF World Cup To accommodate the new schedule, the USMNT will play three matches during four of the five international windows rather than the usual two matches. A Daily CBS Soccer Podcast where we take you beyond the pitch and around the globe for commentary, previews, recaps and more. 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. 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. - Get Musah higher. 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. The @USMNT kicks off the 1st leg of a 3-match stretch during this Octagonal window with a home meeting tonight with El Salvador (7 ET on ESPN2). Kickoff is set for 10:05 p.m. El Salvador vs. United States - Football Match Report - September 2 2022 Concacaf World Cup Qualifying: USA vs. El Salvador - Preview USA. The teenage striker also sank the game-winning penalty kick for MLS in last weeks All-Star Game vs. Liga MX. 9th minute: Timothy Weah has been bright early down the right. Helped improve the defense that was under threat with Dest getting forward. The teams last played in qualifying in qualifying for the 2010 World Cup- both come-from behind results for the USMNT. 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. U.S. with a few bad turnovers the last coupleminutes. Promising for the home side. 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. 11:33 pm ET, at Lletget sits second on the team with 12 appearances in 2021. Turner only had to make one save on the night. SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (Sept. 2, 2021) -- The U.S. Mens National Team kicked off its World Cup qualifying campaign for Qatar 2022 with a hard-fought 0-0 draw against El Salvador in front of a sellout crowd of 29,000 at Estadio Cuscatln. "We'll take the point and we'll move on. #SLVvUSA. Goalscorer Antonee Robinson provided a few funny tidbits. 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. Get a report of the United States vs. El Salvador 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CONCACAF, Third Round football match. Kyle Bonn is a soccer content producer for The Sporting News. ", 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.". In the six-team second round, El Salvador drew Saint Kitts and Nevis for a home-and-away series. John Herdman never played professional soccer, but he believes his experience coaching in Canada is enough for the World Cup in Qatar. 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. It seemed like where he was really dangerous was on the dead ball situations. (1:31). Time limits and T&Cs apply. 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. 11:08 pm ET, at Gonzalez made a diving save to deflect the effort and Rodriguez cleared it out of bounds. Had some OK moments going forward but too often he tries to do too much and can end up turning it over. The nations will play a 14-match round-robin, home and away against each of the seven other teams. Without Christian Pulisic, the U.S. struggled to find a reference point in attack that could be that threat and creator. Not surprised but you take the point and move on. 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. 65th minute: Antonee Robinson pops up again and forces a good save by Gonzalez, cutting in from the left and producingan off-balance shot with some pace. With an almost entirely different roster, the USA took home its seventh Concacaf Gold Cup in August with, another dramatic overtime final vs. Mexico, . When is USA vs El Salvador? - The US Sun The match will be. Weah looks valuable down the flank, his pace is dangerous, and he could link up with Dest down the right. MORE: USMNT roster for January qualification matches. Time limits and T&Cs apply. Berhalter to @SamBorden : Thursday marks the 25th meeting all-time between the USA and El Salvador. Oh Weah! 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. NEARLY. El Salvador also sports players who ply their trade in Canada, Costa Rica, Guatemala and Netherlands. USA vs. El Salvador result: Robinson provides USMNT relief in 1-0 win 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. It'll be all about tweaks in the locker room for the U.S. head man. 10:53 pm ET, at ET on UniMs,. Then came Antonee Robinson. 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. Concacaf FIFA World Cup Qualifying 2022 USMNT - Final Round SLV 0 FT 0 USA Presented by VW TBD Estadio Cuscatln, San Salvador, El Salvador Match Recap Stories View all February 27. Pulisic also sits tied for fourth on the USMNTs all-time World Cup Qualifying assists list with six. Fans can follow the USMNT during the tournament on Twitter (@USMNT), Instagram (@USMNT),Facebookand the official U.S. Soccer App. "Anytime you go away from home, it's going to be a difficult game. 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. The match is also available to stream via FuboTV , which is accessable by a free trial for new users . Standings after Matchday 1. 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. Five U.S. players appeared vs. El Salvador in December- Aaronson, Lletget, plus defenders Mark McKenzie and Walker Zimmerman and midfielder Kellyn Acosta. 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. 31st minute: Pulisic leaves a corner very short, wasted. 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. That's a big opportunity for Richards. #USAvSLV. El Salvador has gotten in the U.S. penalty area a few too many times, it's somewhat worrying. ), 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), 16-Ethan Horvath, 3-Walker Zimmerman, 6-John Brooks, 14-Ricardo Pepi, 15-Mark McKenzie, 18-James Sands, 21-George Bello, 1-Mario Gonzalez; 21-Bryan Tamacas, 4-Eriq Zavaleta, 5-Ronald Rodriguez, 13-Alexander Larin (19-Denis Pineda, 74); 7-Darwin Ceren (. USMNT out warming up ahead of WC Qualifier against El Salvador tonight in Columbus. 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. This World Cup 2022 qualifier will be held on Thursday, January 27 - TONIGHT. 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. 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. McKennie now limping, which is a real worry for the United States. 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. Kellyn Acosta comes close to opening the scoring pic.twitter.com/BAGLV8GO1j. 57' A good look there for ES as they get their first shot on target, with Zavaleta heading on frame off a corner, but Turner is there to save it somewhat comfortably. This is a spot they've been before. 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. A threat whenever he had the ball. - ESPN+ viewers' guide: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, FA Cup, more. With an almost entirely different roster, the USA took home its seventh Concacaf Gold Cup in August with another dramatic overtime final vs. Mexico. Played both midfield and fullback so his versatility came in handy. Two players- midfielders Kellyn Acosta and Sebastian Lletget- were a part of both. It's the right call, Weah has been the far more effective winger tonight. 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. Teams qualify for the World Cup through their regional confederations, and the USMNT will have to run the gauntlet of Concacaf (North America, Central America and the Caribbean) to reach Qatar 2022. 1:25 am ET, at That's not the first time a cross from the U.S. has been short tonight. CHICAGO (Sept. 1, 2021)After nearly four years, the U.S. Mens National Team will embark on the quest to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar when it faces El Salvador on Thursday, Sept. 2 in San Salvador. 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. Had some trouble down the right with Alex Roldan and just wasn't at his sharpest. Three points or bust for the United States. 16th minute: Chance, USA! 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. 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. pic.twitter.com/m010Z2r4EI. 11:38 pm ET, at The United States put itself in a great qualifying position with a narrow yet commanding win in Columbus, Ohio, on Thursday night. McKennie involved, and he looks to be moving better. #USMNT is held scoreless in the first half for the 7th time in 9 qualifiers this cycle. 18th minute: The refereeing in this match has been extremely poor so far. Midfielder Weston McKennie played a key role in the USAs best chances of the second half in the 72nd and 75th minutes. John Herdman never played professional soccer, but he believes his experience coaching in Canada is enough for the World Cup in Qatar. USA vs. El Salvador Prediction and Odds for 2022 CONCAAF World Cup The United States came out way more energetic this half, and it pays off. Have Weston and Tyler look for him more. United States vs. El Salvador live: TV channel, how to watch - For The Win SHOW YOUR STRIPES. Here are our player ratings from the match: A spectator. If you are surprised that this U.S. team failed to win in El Salvador, you haven't been watching. CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying: Scouting El Salvador 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. At 18 years, 293 days, Gio Reyna became the second youngest USMNT player to start a World Cup Qualifying match. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Gonzalez dove up and full-stretch to his left to save. 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. Four added minutes. He was average. Los Cusatlecos also reached the quarterfinals of this summers Concacaf Gold Cup, falling 3-2 to Qatar after a second-half comeback effort fell just short. For the first time, eight teams will contest the final round of World Cup qualifying for Concacaf from September to March. 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. Berhalter would not be drawn on injury updates, but did state that Weston McKennie who was seen limping late after a failed header in front of net was "fine" and that "I've spoken to medical and nothing came up.". The chance was created by good on-ball movement by Aaronson.