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U.S. beats El Salvador 2-0 and advances to Gold Cup semifinal vs. Costa Rica

Omar Gonzalez’s flicked header gave the U.S. a lead it would not relinquish against El Salvador.

PHILADELPHIA — The U.S. men’s national team is headed to the semifinals of the 2017 Gold Cup courtesy of a 2-0 victory over El Salvador. First-half goals from Omar Gonzalez and Eric Lichaj gave the U.S. the lead it needed, despite a few anxious moments in the second half.

Here are three thoughts from the Americans’ victory.

1. U.S. keeps emotions in check to advance

For the majority of the first half, the style and emotion fit El Salvador’s game plan. There were plenty of off-the-ball shenanigans,…

United States beats El Salvador to reach Gold Cup semifinals

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The United States rode first-half goals from Omar Gonzalez and Eric Lichaj to a 2-0 win against El Salvador in the Gold Cup quarterfinals in Philadelphia on Wednesday night.
The U.S. started four of the six new members it added to the squad after winning Group B, as Bruce Arena sought to bring in some veterans to help push for a sixth Gold Cup crown for the Americans.
However, El Salvador was nearly gifted an early goal when Lichaj’s back pass from midfield was intercepted by El Salvador and forced…

Lara isn’t ready to quit

El Salvador coach Eduardo Lara isn’t ready to leave his role as his side prepare to face the United States in the Gold Cup.

Bruce Arena: El Salvador a ‘difficult’ test for U.S. in Gold Cup quarterfinals

Alejandro Moreno feels the allowance of roster changes shifts the narrative of the U.S.’s talent evaluation in the Gold Cup.

Michael Bradley shares his thoughts on the USMNT group stage results, and their preparations for the knockout rounds. PHILADELPHIA — U.S. national team manager Bruce Arena says he doesn’t think there are any favorites to win the 2017 Gold Cup right now, and that Wednesday’s quarterfinal opponent El Salvador has played “some of the best football in the Gold Cup so far.”
“There are eight favorites to win right now,” he told reporters, referring to the eight quarterfinalists. “This is the knockout round now, it’s one game at a time for everybody.”
As for El Salvador, Arena said he has been especially impressed with…

Jamaica and El Salvador make knockout rounds after 1-1 draw

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Jamaica and El Salvador are both through to the knockout rounds of the 2017 Gold Cup after playing to a 1-1 draw in their Group C finale in San Antonio, Texas on Sunday.
El Salvador — needing at least a point to book passage to the quarterfinals — had the perfect start when Ruben Marroquin opened up the Jamaica defense with a perfect through ball and Nelson Bonilla finished from a tight angle to make it 1-0 early.
Derby Carrillo saved Jamaica’s best chance of the first half in the 37th minute,…

El Salvador’s first-half double enough to see off Curacao

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Derby Carrillo, El Salvador seeking progress at the Gold Cup

Derby Carrillo has a huge opportunity to help Salvadoran football take a step forward with a win against Curacao.

DENVER, Colorado — When young Salvadoran players wanting to forge a career in soccer write to La Selecta goalkeeper Derby Carrillo asking for advice, the message they get back is clear.
“Don’t let anyone shoot down your dreams,” the 29-year-old tells ESPN FC in a Denver hotel ahead of El Salvador’s crucial Gold Cup match against Curacao on Thursday. “If you want to do it, it may take some hard work, but you have to do what you love.”
Los Angeles native Carrillo’s path to international football…

Mexico clinches CONCACAF Gold Cup opening win over El Salvador

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Elias Hernandez turned in a fine performance as Mexico opened their CONCACAF Gold Cup campaign with a convincing 3-1 win over El Salvador at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego on Sunday.
Chivas centre-back Hedgardo Marin opened the scoring early for El Tri, nodding home Hernandez’s cross in the eighth minute.
That lead, however, lasted all of two minutes before El Salvador’s Nelson Bonilla levelled the scores with a cool finish from inside the box.

Mexico weren’t to be denied though, with Hernandez getting…

Juan Agudelo and Joe Corona know that strong personal showings in the Gold Cup could mean a trip to Russia in 2018.

Bruce Arena feels the current United States roster has a perfect mix of youth and experienced veterans.
The 2017 Gold C…

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