USMNT vs El Salvador: Player Ratings- Ream steps up
By Nathan Dunn
The USMNT kicked off their 2022 Concacaf World Cup Qualifying campaign with a scoreless draw against El Salvador at Estadio Cuscatlán in San Salvador, El Salvador. Here are the player ratings from Thursday’s draw.
The United States Men’s National Team opened their qualification for the 2022 World Cup with a point on the road in El Salvador. The US will be disappointed not to have taken all three points after getting some good opportunities, but lacking quality in the final third.
The hosts narrowly edged out the US in possession, but the US will be disappointed that they forced the keeper into just two saves from 13 shots. Overall, this is an acceptable result that can be seen as a good experience for such a young team.
Thursday’s result puts the USMNT into a six-way tie for second place after the opening round. Mexico was the only team to get a win and sit at the top of the table after their late winner against Jamaica.
The USMNT return home for Sunday’s match against Canada in Nashville. Here are the player ratings from Thursday’s draw.
Starting XI
Matt Turner – 6
Answered each time he was called upon to keep his seventh shutout in eight games. Was confident in claiming aerial balls. Did have a bad touch to gift El Salvador a corner in the first half.
Sergino Dest – 5
No shortage of touches, but struggled to provide any sort of decent service. Also had a chance easily saved by the keeper, turning down multiple teammates in better spots.
Tim Ream – 8
Rest assured, Tim Ream was excellent for the USMNT. Have you ever heard that before? Probably not. A rare USMNT performance for Ream where he was very clean, confident and solid.
Miles Robinson – 6
Was solid in the back next to Ream. Dominant in the air. Should have scored in the 9th minute, but he sent his header over.
DeAndre Yedlin – 6
Did well for much of the game, but looked vulnerable towards the end of his 79-minute shift. A solid option, but not a preferred option.
Tyler Adams – 7
Another good and fearless performance from Adams. Relished the physical battles in the first half.
Weston McKennie – 6
Was good in the midfield and didn’t back away, helping to keep the US in the midfield battle. Should have scored a header in the 72nd minute.
Brenden Aaronson – 6
Had some bright and promising moments in the first half. Faded out in the second half. Couldn’t supply the final pass.
Konrad de la Fuente – 6
Showcased some skill, but it provided nothing. Needs to move the ball quicker.
Josh Sargent – 7
Was lively and came close to getting a couple of opportunities. Needs to be more precise and limit his touches, especially in the final third. Overall, he did show some promising signs.
Gio Reyna – 6
Was alright. Had some runs from deep that we’ve become accustomed to now.
Substitutions
Antonee Robinson – 6
Nothing too noticeable in his 30 minutes of action.
Jordan Siebatcheu – 7
Made an impact off the bench. Sent his header over in the 80th minute.
Kellyn Acosta – 7
Started his sub role in the midfield and ended at right back. Did well at both. Had a header saved in the 76th minute.
Sebastian Lletget – 6
Nothing too noteworthy from his 10 minutes of play.
Cristian Roldan – 6
Nothing too noteworthy from his 10 minutes of play.