BECOME A U.S. SOCCER INSIDER. - Bring on Pepi and Aaronson ASAP, who will allow you to press higher. They outshot El Salvador 8-3 in the first half but put none on target. 18th minute: The refereeing in this match has been extremely poor so far. "We'll take the point and we'll move on. McKennie jumped to meet the ball at the six-yard line, but his header attempt went just wide. His size and effort was needed earlier. As usual, he worked his tail off, helped defend, helped get the attack going moving forward yet just didn't get the service he needed and created little for himself. Did more defensively than in attack, so that tells you everything considering he's a striker. 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". Lletget sits second on the team with 12 appearances in 2021. An OK result in the end. We go again on Sunday vs. Canada in Nashville. The USA is 5-0-3 vs. El Salvador all-time in World Cup qualifying, including a 2-0-2 mark on the road. 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. Left foot needed is right. Kickoff from Estadio Cuscatlan is set for 10:05 p.m. 6:13 p.m.: Gregg Berhalter says that he chose Jesus Ferreira at striker because he has better hold-up play than Pepi, which will be important today in the tactical setup they've chosen. #OnlyForward #SoloPaLante pic.twitter.com/q7c05948xh. El Salvador subs (9): Alguera, Carabantes, Villalobos, Zavaleta, Flores, Bonilla, Calvillo, Rivas, K. Reyes, Portillo, W. Martinez. Business attire. Oh Weah! But his awareness was good to get back and be in position defensively, not getting caught too far forward. El Salvador extremely skilled at bending but not breaking. 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. There were options in midfield, and its Darwin Ceren and Brayan Landaverde in a rotation of the squad from last time out. Date: Thursday, Sept. 2 |Time: 10:05 p.m. ETLocation: Estadio Cuscatlan -- San Salvador, El SalvadorTV:CBS Sports Network|Live stream:Paramount+Follow live updates:CBSSports.comOdds:El Salvador +500; Draw +275; USA -200 (via Caesars Sportsbook). Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. 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. Chippy start for both teams. Jesus Ferreira combines extremely well with Antonee Robinson on the left, and the young striker blasts a difficult volley high. But it is cold out there! 5:35 p.m.: Gyasi Zardes is ready for the winter weather, of which there is some currently in Columbus. Fans can follow the USMNT during the tournament on Twitter (@USMNT), Instagram (@USMNT),Facebookand the official U.S. Soccer App. Touch wasn't quite there at times but was efficient in his passing. 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. Also dealt with the high balls well. 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. 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 . The three points strengthens the United States' grip on second place in the Octagonal, with Mexico and Canada also winning to keep pace. 11:34 pm ET, at FIFA confirmed that the three 2026 World Cup hosts -- the United States, Canada and Mexico -- all had their expected automatic entries confirmed. 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. 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. GOALKEEPERS (3): Kevin Carabantes (FAS; 3/0), Mario Gonzalez (Alianza; 11/0), Yonatan Guardado (Once Deportivo; 0/0), DEFENDERS (8): 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), MIDFIELDERS (10): 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), FORWARDS (7): 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). 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. He probably could have gone down and won a penalty, but he stays up and looks to finish the chance. The USA is now 18-1-6 all-time against El Salvador and is an undefeated 5-0-4 against Los Cusatlecos in World Cup qualifying. He was average. Dest with speed down the right, cross perfectly to the head of Weah, who flicks on to Ferreira at the far post. 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. "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. Congrats to Matt, a former undrafted free agent, on a massive step up. A Daily CBS Soccer Podcast where we take you beyond the pitch and around the globe for commentary, previews, recaps and more. 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. 6:00 p.m.: Lineups are in, and it wouldn't be a USMNT match without some key surprises. 38th minute: Dest takes a wild swing at the ball near the top of the box and his shot is blocked. Bet 10 & Get 50 in Free Bets for new customers at bet365. 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. Pulisic, Adams, and McKennie all start in a match for the first time since 2019. El Salvadors best scoring chance of the opening 45 minutes also came from a center back as defender Ronald Rodriguezs header attempt off a corner kick also flew over the goal. 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. #USMNT. 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 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. 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. 5:05 p.m.: A number of USMNT players are in transfer limbo while on national team duty this January, but one has had his future sealed. 11:52 pm ET, at The nations will play a 14-match round-robin, home and away against each of the seven other teams. Matt Turner , who earlier today completed a switch to Arsenal, starts in goalwith Zack Steffen stillin England dealing with a reported back problem. 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. 76th minute: El Salvador goalkeeper Gonzalez is down after crashing into his own teammate going for a ball in the box. Most recently, El Salvador played Costa Rica to a 0-0 friendly on Aug. 21 in Carson, Calif. On a frigid night in Columbus. USA. It's the right call, Weah has been the far more effective winger tonight. At 4-3-1, the United States currently ranks second in the . 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Not having Pulisic was so noticeable, and in the end it's a point he'll take. ANTONEE ROBINSON WITH THE BREAKTHROUGH FOR THE USMNT pic.twitter.com/ybatzdZaGj. Midfielder Weston McKennie played a key role in the USAs best chances of the second half in the 72nd and 75th minutes. 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. 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. 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. 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. Was put into a big spot in the middle and was fairly quiet. The teenage striker also sank the game-winning penalty kick for MLS in last weeks All-Star Game vs. Liga MX. 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. USMNT out warming up ahead of WC Qualifier against El Salvador tonight in Columbus. The eighteen-year-old Pepi earns his first USMNT call-up. 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. He's been heavily involved but hasn't yet cashed in. El Salvador also sports players who ply their trade in Canada, Costa Rica, Guatemala and Netherlands. 11:08 pm ET, at the United States men's national team outlasted El Salvador to win its first World Cup qualifier of the window by a 1-0 margin. PSV Eindhoven and U.S. international midfielder Richie Ledezma has "made no commitment" to play for Mexico, according to a source. Berhalter tells ESPN at halftime they need more speed and more threat on the El Salvador back line. The USMNT holds a 18-1-5 advantage in the series, outscoring Los Cusatlecos 60-15 and enters the match on a 17-game unbeaten streak vs. the Salvadorans. SHOW YOUR STRIPES. Other than the missed tap-in Ferreira was really good. As a youthful American team took its first step toward the 2022 World Cup, it rued a few missed opportunities. The United States were left frustrated by El Salvador in their opening match of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying. 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. Turner at full stretch had it mostly covered and made Roldan's window very small, but there was a window for him to hit. The U.S. had won the most recent meeting 6-0 in an exhibition in December. Did have some moments and grew into the match in the second half, but he wasn't great. 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. 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CONCACAF, Third Round. Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, the World Cup qualifying schedule has been condensed from 18 months to seven. Lets go boys! 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. 52nd min USA Antonee Robinson, Gergg Berhalter mentined the positive contributions ofTimothy Weah and Antonee Robinson whom he mentioned without prompting at the open of his presser. 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. Both teams look up for scoring in this match. SLV 0, USA 0. Missed a good headed chance late. All things considered, even that he needing to stretch for it, that's a sitter missed by Jesus Ferreira. Shaky off the bench early, including a poor defensively clearance that could have been costly. The final home venue for 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifying has been set: USA vs. Panama March 27 @ExploriaStadium #USMNT x @VW USMNT: Qualified. Held his own. 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. 2nd minute: Yikes, nervy moment early for El Salvador goalkeeper Marvin Gonzalez, who blasted a clearance up against Jesus Ferreira, but the ball luckily comes right back to his feet. Get a report of the United States vs. El Salvador 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CONCACAF, Third Round football match. 9th minute: Timothy Weah has been bright early down the right. Documents remain to be filed. 10:53 pm ET, at No halftime subs. 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. Time limits and T&Cs apply. 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. I enjoy this one a lot. CONCACAF announced that it has revamped the formats for its senior men's national team competitions to be held between 2023 and 2026. ), 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.) With tonight's appearance, @KellynAcosta becomes the first player since DaMarcus Beasley to appear in 15 straight #USMNT matches. Neither team has looked sharp in what's been a sloppy display. "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. 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. Narrow, yet commanding. The lone win for El Salvador was a 2-0 friendly at home in February 1992. ET; Paramount+, Universo). 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. Came in off the bench and tried to make an impact on the left but was defended well. The Salvadorans finished fifth out of six teams during its last appearance attempting to qualify for South Africa 2010. Heading to the stadium in Columbus. 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 U.S. has defeated El Salvador in 14 straight home games, the longest streak of its kind against a single opponent in team history. 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. 11:31 pm ET, at Walker Zimmerman starts at center back, partnered with Bayern Munich youngster Chris Richards , with Miles Robinson saved for other matches. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of bets to value of qualifying deposit. Didn't care for the starting XI and cared less for his subs. THATS MORE LIKE IT!! "All these games are going to be hard fought," Berhalter told reporters after the draw. Look at the other scores around CONCACAF, all the ties, Mexico winning in the 90th minute at home. Played just 12 minutes. Tonight in Columbus: 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. Helped improve the defense that was under threat with Dest getting forward. The buildup play has been really good by the #USMNT , the final ball just isn't there yet. 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. - @Jesusfcd27 earns his first WCQ start. Gonzalez made a diving save to deflect the effort and Rodriguez cleared it out of bounds. 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CONCACAF, Third Round. It's saved, and Ferreira heads across to Antonee Robinson on the opposite end who provides a much-needed finish. 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 . 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.