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. The Americans' 15th straight home win over El Salvador since 1989 didn't come easily. 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. 11:08 pm ET, at Konrad de la Fuente returns to USMNT camp for the first time since making his debut on Nov. 12, 2020 against Wales. Not short of confidence, he had a couple looks that he skied. Now he must deliver for the @USMNT tonight. Both teams look up for scoring in this match. Match: United States Mens National Team vs. El Salvador, Date: September 2, 2021 A point is a point. Look at the other scores around CONCACAF, all the ties, Mexico winning in the 90th minute at home. SLV 0, USA 0. Pulisic's corner is wasted. 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. Full Squad Notes https://t.co/PEqC0Nb3jy #USAvSLV x @VW pic.twitter.com/Uafkd3QIKC. John Herdman never played professional soccer, but he believes his experience coaching in Canada is enough for the World Cup in Qatar. The United States put itself in a great qualifying position with a narrow yet commanding win in Columbus, Ohio, on Thursday night. 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. I think this year's kit is wildly underrated a really fun, energetic design that's not too busy as to be painful. This right-sided trio of Sergio Deat, Yunus Musah and Tim Weah can bring so, so much joy. It's saved, and Ferreira heads across to Antonee Robinson on the opposite end who provides a much-needed finish. 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. 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. He'ssupported by Pulisic Timothy Weah who is preferred to Brenden Aaronson. Played just 12 minutes. 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. Listen below and follow Qu Golazo! Turner played following reports he will move next summer from New England to Arsenal. #usmnt pic.twitter.com/FnUXk4KIL4. ET on UniMs,. Home side looking dangerous but doesn't have the final product just yet. 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. El Salvador extremely skilled at bending but not breaking. Kyle Bonn is a soccer content producer for The Sporting News. 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 few minutes later, Pefok sprung McKennie. That ain't it, kid. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: soccer | pageType: stories | 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. #USMNT. No halftime subs. FT: 0 -0A point that leaves a sour taste. 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. Tim Weah was forced to withdraw from the roster due to an injury suffered in training with his club prior to departure for camp. That's not the first time a cross from the U.S. has been short tonight. https://t.co/QmsK5DwLlx. 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. A point is a point, but it was uneventful and underwhelming. 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. ET, and. 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. Turner swallowed the attempt to keep things scoreless. 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). The United States attacked early and often, producing 63% possession and dominating the chances throughout the match. 64th minute: Berhalter makes a big call, withdrawing Pulisic for Brendan Aaronson in the USA'sfirst substitution. 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. 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. Weston McKennie flashed a header wide and Acosta's nodded effort came back off the bar and was smothered by El Salvador keeper Mario Gonzalez as the match approached the 80-minute mark. Touch wasn't quite there at times but was efficient in his passing. Twenty-three of the 25 players took home hardware this summer with the USMNT- 18 players helped the USA lift the inaugural Concacaf Nations League trophy in June, while eight players were part of the squad that won the USMNTs seventh Gold Cup title in August. An incredible save by Gonzalez keeps El Salvador's deficit at just one. Other than the missed tap-in Ferreira was really good. Gonzalez made a diving save to deflect the effort and Rodriguez cleared it out of bounds. Within the last hour, the parties have agreed to terms on a summer transfer of @headdturnerr to @Arsenal . The United States Men's National Team churned through 2022 World Cup qualifying, and is now in the back half of the schedule. 9th minute: Timothy Weah has been bright early down the right. 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. Antonee Robinson with a strong strike to beat the El Salvador keeper!!! 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. Emilee Chinn/Getty Images. Interesting stat given by Taylor Twellman on the ESPN broadcast: El Salvador has actually led for more minutes than the United States throughout World Cup qualifying so far despite their very opposite table positions. 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. 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. 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. An OK result in the end. That's the best way to describe the USMNT as an Antonee Robinson goal proves enogh to top El Salvador in Columbus, OH on Thursday to secure three more points in CONCACAF World Cup qualifying. 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. 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. 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. ET on CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ and Universo. Gonzalez made a diving save to deflect the effort and Rodriguez cleared it out of bounds. Most recently, El Salvador played Costa Rica to a 0-0 friendly on Aug. 21 in Carson, Calif. The U.S. had won the most recent meeting 6-0 in an exhibition in December. El Salvador has gotten in the U.S. penalty area a few too many times, it's somewhat worrying. Sergio Dest makes another vital defensive move moments later. Eight players were part of the MLS All-Star roster that faced the Liga MX All Stars on Wednesday, Aug. 25 in Los Angeles: George Bello, Sebastian Lletget, Ricardo Pepi, Miles Robinson, Cristian Roldan, James Sands, Matt Turner and Walker Zimmerman. We go again on Sunday vs. Canada in Nashville. ", 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.". The U.S. drew El Salvador 2-2 at Estadio Cuscatlan in March 2009 on late goals from Jozy Altidore and Frankie Hejduk and also came back for a 2-1 win in Sandy, Utah in September 2009. Midfielder Weston McKennie played a key role in the USAs best chances of the second half in the 72nd and 75th minutes. 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CONCACAF, Third Round. Jess. They certainly don't experience this weather that often. 5thminute: As expected, El Salvador pressing very high. United States Ties El Salvador to Open World Cup Qualifying. Perez mentioned a few visa and passport issues that depleted his squad as contributing factors. Pulisic looked in some pain, but the two laugh it off. Was put into a big spot in the middle and was fairly quiet. There was hope before U.S. men's national soccer team's 1-0 World Cup qualifying win over El Salvador Thursday that this might be the one where it all starts to . Sporting News will followthe match live and providescore updates, commentary and highlights as they happen. Substitutes not used: 18-Yonathan Guardado, 2-Lizandro Claros, 3-Roberto Dominguez, 10-Amando Moreno, 14-Erick Rivera, 16-Juan Barahona, SLV -- Marvin Monterroza (Caution) 40. 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. 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. 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 . Breaking 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. Five U.S. players appeared vs. El Salvador in December- Aaronson, Lletget, plus defenders Mark McKenzie and Walker Zimmerman and midfielder Kellyn Acosta. FIFA confirmed that the three 2026 World Cup hosts -- the United States, Canada and Mexico -- all had their expected automatic entries confirmed. A threat whenever he had the ball. The top three nations qualify, and the fourth-place team advances to a playoff against the Oceania champion, likely New Zealand. 46th minute: Back under way for the second half. Congrats to Matt, a former undrafted free agent, on a massive step up. 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. 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. The match is also available to stream via FuboTV , which is accessable by a free trial for new users . Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. The USA have never lost to El. The teenage striker also sank the game-winning penalty kick for MLS in last weeks All-Star Game vs. Liga MX. For what it's worth, other than his finishing, Ferreira has been very bright. Went up against his brother and almost got in on goal before being called for a foul. Oh Weah! Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, the World Cup qualifying schedule has been condensed from 18 months to seven. Head coach Gregg Berhalter made a triple substitution in the 64th minute, bringing on midfielder Kellyn Acosta, forward Jordan Pefok and defender Antonee Robinson to spark the attack. pic.twitter.com/ybg9qRSiWF. ET MATCH ANNOUNCEMENT Lineups USA vs El Salvador. The interventions were critical. The people in Columbus have been so nice it feels a little rough to have talked so much about the weather. 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. 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. at His service was quite poor and he provided no end product. El Salvador's physical play is keeping the U.S. off balance as we approach the hour mark. ESPN+ viewers' guide: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, FA Cup, more, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. ), 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.) 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. 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. Get a report of the United States vs. El Salvador 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CONCACAF, Third Round football match. El Salvador reached the World Cup in 1970 and 1982 but finished last in both of its appearances at the tournament. 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. Matt Turner is the first USMNT goalkeeper to post wins in each of his first seven appearances. 11:38 pm ET, at But his awareness was good to get back and be in position defensively, not getting caught too far forward. Still 1-0 USA, 66th minute. 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. 11:27 pm ET, at 11:13 pm ET, at Eduardo Vigil and Roberto Dominguez are next in line to replace them. McKennie involved, and he looks to be moving better. 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". 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. The midfield controlled the match throughout, and El Salvador produced little other than its one big first-half chance. 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. Bet 10 & Get 50 in Free Bets for new customers at bet365. The United States, somehow, for all its dominance, does not have a shot on target yet, which is worrying. U.S. with a few bad turnovers the last coupleminutes. Goals: 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. Thought it was too attacking with the personnel and in return the midfield suffered. For all that, and with 65% possession,no shots on target. It's as if he's trying to be cute 100 percent of the time. 31st minute: Pulisic leaves a corner very short, wasted. 2022 Concacaf World Cup Qualifying: USA vs. El Salvador - Starting XI, Lineup Notes, TV Channels & Start Time September 2 2021 On the Pitch LINEUP NOTES: El Salvador vs. USMNT 2022. 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. 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 half-chance for the U.S. gone begging. Neither team has looked sharp in what's been a sloppy display. 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. Berhalter tells ESPN at halftime they need more speed and more threat on the El Salvador back line. Gonzalez dove up and full-stretch to his left to save. At 18 years, 293 days, Gio Reyna became the second youngest USMNT player to start a World Cup Qualifying match. For the first time, eight teams will contest the final round of World Cup qualifying for Concacaf from September to March. 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. U.S. has outscored opponents 10-2 in the second half of the previous eight qualifiers. He said the attack was solid in short spells, but he wanted to run at El Salvador with more "ambition" and purpose. When the sides met earlier in qualifying, El Salvador held USMNT to a 0-0 draw at the Estadio Cuscatlan. Three points or bust for the United States. "Anytime you go away from home, it's going to be a difficult game. If you are surprised that this U.S. team failed to win in El Salvador, you haven't been watching. The United States will be happy with the three points, but there's plenty to work on, especially up front. It's over. The U.S. has defeated El Salvador in 14 straight home games, the longest streak of its kind against a single opponent in team history. Teams can summon a larger group for the window, but the game day rosters for World Cup qualifiers may only include 23 players. 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). He took a blow to the head, collected the ball, and then went down and required treatment. (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). 92nd minute: Pushing and shoving on the near touchline. The USMNT enter. 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 The USMNT attack right now pic.twitter.com/msrEQNJftN, 46 - Second half underway. The teams last played in qualifying in qualifying for the 2010 World Cup-. With an almost entirely different roster, the USA took home its seventh Concacaf Gold Cup in August with, another dramatic overtime final vs. Mexico, . 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. In all honesty, the U.S. has dominated this match, in about as much as one can dominate a hard-fought CONCACAF battle. (@USMNT) January 19, 2022 A Daily CBS Soccer Podcast where we take you beyond the pitch and around the globe for commentary, previews, recaps and more. The Salvadorans finished fifth out of six teams during its last appearance attempting to qualify for South Africa 2010. United States Mens National Team vs. El Salvador, Cuscatln Stadium; San Salvador, El Salvador, 1-Matt Turner; 22-Deandre Yedlin (17-Sebastian Lletget, 79), 12-Miles Robinson, 13-Tim Ream, 2-Sergi, o Dest (5-Antonee Robinson, 64); 4-Tyler Adams (Capt. Forward Josh Perez scored in both matches. Playing at the Estadio Cuscatlan in San Salvador, the Americans had their chances and were the better team on the night going forward, but a lack of precision when it mattered most saw them blow a chance of taking three points and kick-start their road to the World Cup.