The U.S. males’s nationwide group is determined for a win to shut out its first three qualifying matches on a constructive observe. The group and head coach Gregg Berhalter made it clear they’re not pleased with the 2 attracts from the primary two matches, and a win in Honduras will give the younger squad a spring in its step once more forward of the following three contests on faucet in October.
San Pedro Sula has traditionally been a troublesome venue for the USMNT. The Individuals got here away with a draw and a loss of their final two qualifying visits towards a Honduran aspect that’s trying to return to the World Cup finals after appearances in 2010 and 2014. Each Honduras and the U.S. didn’t make it to the 2018 version in Russia.
The 2 nations are even on two factors in CONCACAF qualifying after two matches, however Honduras will really feel higher about its two attracts since they each got here away from dwelling in Canada and El Salvador. The USMNT began out with a 0-0 attract El Salvador, but it surely was held by Canada 1-1 at dwelling in its final outing.
MORE: CONCACAF World Cup qualifying outcomes & standings
There are a complete of eight groups concerned in CONCACAF regional qualifying, and every will play a complete of 14 matches. The highest three groups within the CONCACAF octagonal will advance to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The fourth-place group will play in an intercontinental playoff with a ticket to Qatar on the road.
Sporting Information is following the occasion stay and offering scoring updates, commentary and highlights all through the evening.
Honduras vs. USMNT stay rating
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2H
Closing
Honduras
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USA
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Objectives:
HON – Brayan Moya (Diego Rodriguez) – twenty seventh min.
(All occasions Jap)
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fortieth min.: An extended damage delay for Kervin Arriaga to return off the sector on a stretcher after a collision with Kellyn Acosta. Play lastly resumes and Arriaga is ultimately again on.
thirty third min.: Honduras with some confidence. A shot by Rubio goes huge of Turner’s aim.
twenty seventh min.: Honduras aim! Cross by Diego Rodriguez and Brayan Moya is on their own within the field and heads dwelling off the bounce previous Matt Turner. The place was John Brooks? The U.S. protection cannot cowl. Not a very good defensive second for the USA.
twenty fourth min.: One other U.S. likelihood! George Bello crosses into the Honduras field and Josh Sargent heads all the way down to Ricardo Pepi, who activates the ball however would not get good contact on it and it finishes excessive.
nineteenth min.: Probability for the USA! Kellyn Acosta picks out a cross into the field which Christian Pulisic cannot fairly get the correct contact on it. Good thought from Acosta. The USA appears to be like prefer it will not have any points creating assaults.
sixteenth min.: After stopping a U.S. assault, Honduras transition rapidly: Kervin Arriaga feeds Brayan Moya within the U.S. field and Moya’s shot hits the aspect netting.
eleventh min.: Tyler Adams with an extended vertical ball towards Christian Pulisic and the Honduras ‘keeper comes out and clatters into his personal participant to clear.
ninth min.: A Honduras cross goes throughout the entrance of the U.S. aim, however there have been no gamers to take benefit.
4th min.: Behind-the-back move by Gregg Berhalter:
third min.: One other U.S. likelihood! Josh Sargent was breaking into the left aspect of the Honduras penalty space and he had Tyler Adams on their own on the opposite aspect of the field however he couldn’t get the ball to him. Honduras escapes.
1st min.: USMNT on the entrance foot after 18 seconds! George Bello fires a blast that misses the mark. USA’s intentions are clear.
10:19 p.m.: As we watch for the sport to start out, it is a video that USMNT followers will need to watch in mild of the Weston McKennie suspension and dismissal:
10:13 p.m.: A well-known sound can also be being introduced again in San Pedro Sula:
Having South Africa flashbacks with all of the vuvuzelas on this stadium.
— Grant Wahl (@GrantWahl) September 9, 2021
9:35 p.m.: FC Dallas 18-year-old Ricardo Pepi could have folks speaking tonight as he makes his debut:
18-year-old Ricardo Pepi will get his first begin and his USMNT senior debut.
Christian Pulisic is the one participant youthful than him to seem in a World Cup qualifier for the USMNT ✨ pic.twitter.com/Y8PaKf9hyS
— B/R Soccer (@brfootball) September 9, 2021
USA vs. Honduras: Beginning lineups
The USMNT has an inventory of gamers who will miss the match, together with a handful of stars akin to Gio Reyna (hamstring), Sergino Dest (ankle) and Weston McKennie (group violation). It signifies that Christian Pulisic could have a good larger bullseye on his again than traditional.
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Berhalter goes with a 3-4-3 formation with James Sands in midfield with Kellyn Acosta . George Bello (left) and Tyler Adams (proper) will function the 2 wingbacks and 18-year-old Ricardo Pepi makes his first begin for the USMNT at middle ahead.
USMNT beginning lineup (3-4-3, left to proper): 1-Matt Turner-GK — 15-Mark McKenzie 6-John Brooks, 12-Miles Robinson — 21-George Bello, 23-Kellyn Acosta, 16-James Sands, 4-Tyler Adams — 9-Josh Sargent, 14-Ricardo Pepi, 10-Christian Pulisic
USMNT subs (12): 18-Ethan Horvath-GK, 8-Sean Johnson-GK, 5-Antonee Robinson, 3-Walker Zimmerman, 13-Tim Ream, 22-DeAndre Yedlin, 17-Sebastian Lletget, 2-Jackson Yueill, 7-Cristian Roldan, 20-Konrad de la Fuente, 11-Brenden Aaronson, 19-Jordan Pefok
Honduras head coach Fabian Coito made 9 adjustments to his beginning lineup from the primary match towards Canada to the second towards El Salvador, presumably trying to relaxation gamers for the house recreation towards the U.S. One main absence is playmaker Alex Lopez , who scored the Catrachos’ solely aim to this point on a penalty kick towards Canada. He injured himself on that penalty and has already rejoined his membership group to start his restoration.
Honduras beginning lineup (4-4-2, left to proper): 22-Luis Lopez — 23-Diego Rodriguez, 3-Maynor Figueroa, 4-Marcelo Pereira, 17-Andy Najar — 21-Jonathan Rubio Toro, 20-Deybi Flores, 15-Kervin Arriaga, 7-Carlos Pineda — 13-Brayan Moya, 9-Antony “Choco” Lozano
Honduras subs (12): 1-Edrick Menjivar-GK, 18-Marlon Licona-GK, 2-Felix Crisanto, 5-Danilo Acosta, 16-Johnny Leveron, 19-Jose Garcia, 6-Bryan Acosta, 8-Edwin Rodriguez 14-Boniek Garcia, 10-Rigoberto Rivas, 11-Eddie Hernandez, 12-Romell Quioto
Learn how to watch Honduras vs. USA
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 8Time: 10:30 p.m. ETSpanish-language TV: Telemundo, UniversoStream: fuboTV , Paramount+
The match shall be broadcast on Telemundo and Universo, and each of these channels might be streamed on fuboTV (free 7-day trial) . Paramount+ additionally will carry the match.
The occasion shall be held on the Estadio Olimpico Metropolitano in San Pedro Sula, which shall be bought out at 50 % capability (18,000 followers).
