90 minutes in El Salvador on a disgusting, sloppy, muddy mess of a pitch ended level as Jordan Morris rescued a point for the United States on the road in CONCACAF Nations League play.
The U.S. found itself in a peak CONCACAF road match, on a field beat up by torrential rain against a physical opponent. Punched in the mouth on repeated occasions by poor conditions, poor officiating, and an emotional opponent, the United States found an answer in the 90th minute.
Goalkeeper Ethan Horvath was caught napping by Alex Larin before halftime, seeing El Salvador up at the break. The second half was chippy, and substitute Paul Arriola was sent off with 20 minutes to go. But less than 10 minutes later, El Salvador was reduced a player as well with Ronald Rodriguez sent off for a last man foul to take down Yunus Musah.
Eventually, Morris found the critical moment as he beat Larin in the air and headed a de la Torre cross into the back of the net to salvage a draw. The result means the United States needs four points from its next two matches to secure a spot in the Nations League final stage.
El Salvador vs. USA final score
| 1H | 2H | Final | |
| El Salvador | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| USA | 0 | 1 | 1 |