At the Nations League Final Four in June, a hard-fought 1-0 semifinal win vs. Honduras set the stage for an instant classic USA-Mexico match in theConcacaf Nations League Final, a dramatic 3-2 victory. 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: USA Book Qatar Showpiece Spot Despite 2-0 Defeat To Costa Rica . Berhalter tells ESPN at halftime they need more speed and more threat on the El Salvador back line. 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. Gio Reyna is having some issues, completing just 58.8 percent of his passes as his sharpness just looks a tad off. A threat whenever he had the ball. A Daily CBS Soccer Podcast where we take you beyond the pitch and around the globe for commentary, previews, recaps and more. 5:00p.m.: The USMNT will wearits broken glass home kit tonight, with the purple goalkeeper getup. You have to wonder if the cold is affecting the ball's constitution. For the first time, eight teams will contest the final round of World Cup qualifying for Concacaf from September to March. 10:46 pm ET. It's not a well-placed shot, right at the goalkeeper, but it at least made him work. 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. Turner at full stretch had it mostly covered and made Roldan's window very small, but there was a window for him to hit. Damn good to see Jordan Morris back on the field for a World Cup qualifier. Thirteen players were 23 and younger as of the first day of training. USMNT starting lineup (4-3-3, right to left): Turner (GK)Dest, Zimmerman, Richards, A. RobinsonAdams, McKennie, Musah Pulisic, Ferreira, Weah. Goals: 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. His service was quite poor and he provided no end product. - Carlisle: Inexperience leads to faltering start on road to World Cup 11:27 pm ET, at Went up against his brother and almost got in on goal before being called for a foul. Near-side assistant referee has missed a few throw-in decisions, and now the official calls a foul on Zimmerman and talks to him, when he made no contact winning the ball in midfield. USA 6 - 0 El Salvador: Finished | 2020-12-09 | International Friendlies 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. El Salvador come close pic.twitter.com/E9TvWVdfVv, Watching the #USMNT is my easily my favorite way to induce crippling anxiety. It continued to be a back-and-forth affair after the break. 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. The U.S. returns to action on Sunday when they host Canada in their second qualifier in Nashville. THATS MORE LIKE IT!! Promising for the home side. 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. Turner played following reports he will move next summer from New England to Arsenal. The field isn't helping, but it feels like it could go either way at this point. - Get Musah higher. 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. Be quicker in getting the ball to space. Nine players are on clubs that have qualified for the 2021-22 UEFA Champions League group stage: Brenden Aaronson (Red Bull Salzburg), Tyler Adams (RB Leipzig), John Brooks (Wolfsburg), Sergio Dest (Barcelona), Weston McKennie (Juventus), Jordan Pefok (BSC Young Boys), Christian Pulisic (Chelsea), Gio Reyna (Borussia Dortmund) and Zack Steffen (Manchester City). 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. For what it's worth, other than his finishing, Ferreira has been very bright. Had to make one save and did it well. Today we chose for Jess". Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Breaking Gonzalez made a diving save to deflect the effort and Rodriguez cleared it out of bounds. 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. Thursday marks the 25th meeting all-time between the USA and El Salvador. Forward Josh Perez scored in both matches. Home side looking dangerous but doesn't have the final product just yet. It seemed like where he was really dangerous was on the dead ball situations. Konrad de la Fuente returns to USMNT camp for the first time since making his debut on Nov. 12, 2020 against Wales. 2022 Concacaf World Cup Qualifying: USA 0 - El Salvador 0 | Match A positive COVID-19 test keeps Christian Martinez out. There were options in midfield, and its Darwin Ceren and Brayan Landaverde in a rotation of the squad from last time out. 11:38 pm ET, at The United States men's national team will open up their 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign in September with a visit to El Salvador, while Mexico hosts Jamaica in their first match. Heading to the stadium in Columbus. That's midnight in the UK and 4pm PST. "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. U.S dealing with it fine for now, although there's a laughable moment where Antonee Robinson absolutely cleans out teammate Christian Pulisic trying to breakpressure down the left. 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. 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. The United States will be happy with the three points, but there's plenty to work on, especially up front. CONCACAF World Cup qualifying odds, preview, picks: USA hosts El 7:39 pm ET, at 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). Also dealt with the high balls well. Lets keep it going! Turner has posted an 11-2-4 record for New England this season, helping the Revs to the top of the Supporters Shield standings. Full rundown of lineups & team news below. The United States came out way more energetic this half, and it pays off. Gonzalez loses his mind, livid with his back line. 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. 11:59 pm ET, at USA vs. El Salvador | Tickets & Match Info | January 27, 2022 - U.S. Soccer 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. The Salvadorans finished fifth out of six teams during its last appearance attempting to qualify for South Africa 2010. 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. 9th minute: Timothy Weah has been bright early down the right. 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. 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. McKennie jumped to meet the ball at the six-yard line, but his header attempt went just wide. That ain't it, kid. 26th minute: On a long throw from McKennie, Ferreira tries a bike and it goes very poorly. Here is everything you need on how, when, and where to watch the 2022 World Cup qualifying match between the United States and El Salvador. DeAndre Yedlin is a spectator not in uniform after arriving late from Turkey due to an ice storm. U.S. Soccer kicked off its Countdown to World Cup Qualifying with the launch of Only Forward, / Solo Palante,the USMNTs new creative campaign focused on uniting fans and the team in a collective journey to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. at Buoyed by the home crowd, Los Cusatlecos grew into the game as the half wore on, playing tough defense that made it difficult for the USMNT to connect passes and create dangerous moments in transition. #USAvSLV x @VW pic.twitter.com/IPi63qpv7z. Time limits and T&Cs apply. 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. El Salvador reached the World Cup in 1970 and 1982 but finished last in both of its appearances at the tournament. El Salvador also sports players who ply their trade in Canada, Costa Rica, Guatemala and Netherlands. Kellyn Acosta comes close to opening the scoring pic.twitter.com/BAGLV8GO1j. Developed in conjunction with the players, coaches and staff, Only Forward / Solo Palante highlights a young, diverse and global-minded Mens National Team that is humble yet resilient as it looks to tackle the challenge of World Cup Qualifying during the next eight months. 11:56 pm ET, at Oh Weah! 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. "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. 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. Pulisic was 0-10 on duels in the first half, and it wasn't any better after the break. 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. #USAvSLV. And maybe you can make out the snow #USAvSLV pic.twitter.com/mrqUmHi7mV, Just stopped snowing, still chilly, but a beautiful night for soccer. When is USA vs El Salvador? - The US Sun 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. Defender Antonee Robinson also registered his first goal for Fulham, scoring in stoppage time to give theCottagersa 2-0 win at Birmingham City in the Carabao Cup on Aug. 24. Shaky off the bench early, including a poor defensively clearance that could have been costly. Ref makes him wait to re-enter the field. Latest Sports News, Sports Updates, Cricket, Football, Tennis, Hockey GOALKEEPERS (3):Ethan Horvath (Nottingham Forest/ENG; 7/0), Zack Steffen (Manchester City/ENG; 23/0), Matt Turner (New England Revolution; 7/0), DEFENDERS (10):George Bello (Atlanta United; 3/0), John Brooks (Wolfsburg/GER; 43/3), Sergio Dest (Barcelona/ESP; 11/1), Mark McKenzie (Genk/BEL; 6/0), Tim Ream (Fulham/ENG; 45/1), Antonee Robinson (Fulham/ENG; 12/0), Miles Robinson (Atlanta United; 9/3), James Sands (New York City FC; 6/0), DeAndre Yedlin (Galatasaray/TUR; 64/0), Walker Zimmerman (Nashville SC; 17/2), MIDFIELDERS (5):Kellyn Acosta (Colorado Rapids; 37/2), Tyler Adams (RB Leipzig/GER; 14/1), Sebastian Lletget (LA Galaxy; 29/7), Weston McKennie (Juventus/ITA; 24/7), Cristian Roldan (Seattle Sounders; 25/0), FORWARDS (7):Brenden Aaronson (RB Salzburg/AUT; 7/3), Konrad de la Fuente (Olympique Marseille/FRA; 1/0), Jordan Pefok (BSC Young Boys/SUI; 6/1), Ricardo Pepi (FC Dallas; 0/0), Christian Pulisic (Chelsea/ENG; 38/16), Gio Reyna (Borussia Dortmund/GER; 8/4), Josh Sargent (Norwich City/ENG; 16/5), Estadio Cuscatlan; San Salvador, El Salvador, *CBS Sports Network, Paramount+, Universo, Estadio Olimpico Metropolitano; San Pedro Sula, Honduras, *FAQ Away World Cup Qualifying TV Rights. 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). USA 1-0 El Salvador summary: score, goals, highlights, 2022 World Cup 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. Defender Eriq Zavaleta also appeared for the USA at the 2009 FIFA U-17 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. 16th minute: Chance, USA! Corner is right to Walker Zimmerman all alone near the far post, but he heads it right into the ground disappointingly. What a moment for @NERevolution and especially Matt Turner. 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. 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. 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CONCACAF, Third Round. Christian Duenas of El Salvador comes to the sideline to remove his thermalunderwear top, which is a hardo move. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of bets to value of qualifying deposit. 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 United States put itself in a great qualifying position with a narrow yet commanding win in Columbus, Ohio, on Thursday night. USA vs. El Salvador result: Robinson provides USMNT relief in 1-0 win Truthfully, he didn't have a whole lot to worry about and was solid in clearing crosses. 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. The US men's national team picked up three vital points in Concacaf World Cup Qualifying on Thursday night, beating El Salvador 1-0 at Lower.com Field behind a . Look at the other scores around CONCACAF, all the ties, Mexico winning in the 90th minute at home. 11:34 pm ET, at 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. 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. 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. It's Match Day. 59th minute: Word filters through social media that Mexico has gone a goal down to 10-man Jamaica. The buildup play has been really good by the #USMNT , the final ball just isn't there yet. We'll see how it works out for them. Played just 12 minutes. 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. 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. 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. Min deposit requirement. FT: 0 -0A point that leaves a sour taste. We know the next game is a home game against Canada followed by Honduras and we want to pick up points in those games.". 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. Match: United States Mens National Team vs. El Salvador, Date: September 2, 2021 The United States Men's National Team begins a unique international window by resuming World Cup qualifying against El Salvador tomorrow at Lower.com Field in Columbus. 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. Still a lot of ftbol to play. His nephew, Josh, played with Tyler Adams and Christian Pulisic at the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup. 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. 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. Defensively he was where he needed to be, but he won't forget that chance. BECOME A U.S. SOCCER INSIDER. Get a report of the United States vs. El Salvador 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CONCACAF, Third Round football match. 1:16 am ET, at Did more defensively than in attack, so that tells you everything considering he's a striker. This is a spot they've been before. FIFA confirmed that the three 2026 World Cup hosts -- the United States, Canada and Mexico -- all had their expected automatic entries confirmed. SLV 0, USA 0. The 27-year-old has conceded just one goal which came on a penalty kick in that time. 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). 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. He's been heavily involved but hasn't yet cashed in. Midfielder Weston McKennie played a key role in the USAs best chances of the second half in the 72nd and 75th minutes. Bet 10 & Get 50 in Free Bets for new customers at bet365. Berhalter was asked about the first-half attacking struggles, and flatly said "I wouldn't say this was our best game." missed you, @yedlinny pic.twitter.com/S7YvuS76ij. ), 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 USMNT enter. Turner swallowed the attempt to keep things scoreless. Helped improve the defense that was under threat with Dest getting forward. The United States vs. El Salvadormatch from Lower.Com Field in Columbus, Ohio,as part of CONCACAF World Cup qualificationis avaliable on TV across the United States on ESPN 2, or streaming on ESPN+. Get a report of the United States vs. El Salvador 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CONCACAF, Third Round football match. Matt Turner keeps things level pic.twitter.com/hRkXdHJsdo. , a dramatic 3-2 victory. ET on CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ and Universo, FIVE THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT 2022 FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFYING, scheduled during a FIFA international window, all players were available for selection. USA. 11:52 pm ET, at Jesus Ferreira combines extremely well with Antonee Robinson on the left, and the young striker blasts a difficult volley high. The nations will play a 14-match round-robin, home and away against each of the seven other teams. Officiating from this Guatemala crew needs to improve. 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. 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). 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. Berhalter to @SamBorden : He didn't mince words. A point is a point. Goalscorer Antonee Robinson provided a few funny tidbits. Good call taking Dest off for Robinson, IMO. 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 . This right-sided trio of Sergio Deat, Yunus Musah and Tim Weah can bring so, so much joy. Again. 2:05 am ET, at The USA closes out the September international window vs. Honduras in San Pedro Sula on Wednesday, Sept. 8 (10:05 p.m. Came in off the bench and tried to make an impact on the left but was defended well. The USA is 5-0-3 vs. El Salvador all-time in World Cup qualifying, including a 2-0-2 mark on the road. 11:31 pm ET, at 11:44 pm ET, at El Salvador starting lineup (4-4-2, left to right): Gonzalez (GK) Larin, Vigil, Dominguez, Tamacas Duenas, Landaverde, Ceren, Roldan J. Henriquez, Rivas. Ahead of World Cup qualifying, the USMNT had a busy, productive summer taking home two confederation championships in the inaugural Nations League and the Gold Cup. Right-footed shot might go in but a great effort on the block by El Salvador. El Salvador-USA marks the beginning of a grueling seven-month journey for the USMNT through the rigors of Concacaf, where it will play 14 matches against seven of the confederations top teams for the right to represent the region at Qatar 2022. It was comfortable in the end, despite the sputtery attack throughout. 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. Congrats to Matt, a former undrafted free agent, on a massive step up. El Salvador's physical play is keeping the U.S. off balance as we approach the hour mark. ET; FS1, UniMas, Universo). U.S. with a few bad turnovers the last coupleminutes. 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. Didn't care for the starting XI and cared less for his subs. When the sides met earlier in qualifying, El Salvador held USMNT to a 0-0 draw at the Estadio Cuscatlan. 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. They certainly don't experience this weather that often. - ESPN+ viewers' guide: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, FA Cup, more. 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. 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. USMNT vs. El Salvador: Time, TV channel, stream for CONCACAF World Cup View full match commentary including video highlights, news, team line-ups, player ratings, stats and more. 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. Kyle Bonn is a soccer content producer for The Sporting News. Got there first. It's over. 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.