The United States men's national team's World Cup qualifying campaign got off to an uneventful start on Thursday as the red, white and blue had to settle for a 0-0 draw at El Salvador. 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.
Without Christian Pulisic, the U.S. struggled to find a reference point in attack that could be that threat and creator. Coach Gregg Berhalter went with an ultra-attacking lineup, deploying Josh Sargent, Gio Reyna, Brenden Aaronson and Konrad de la Fuente, but the returns were minimal.
Miles Robinson, who started at centerback 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.
The hosts threatened very little, with Matt Turner looking sharp at goal when called upon, helping record yet another cleansheet after his stellar performances at the Gold Cup.
In the end, 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.
The U.S. returns to action on Sunday when they host Canada in their second qualifier in Nashville. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET.
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