The U.S. national team was expected to dominate El Salvador in their Gold Cup quarterfinal, but the Americans had yet another struggle to victory
PHILADELPHIA — The U.S. national team called in the big guns in a step expected to help the Americans take control of a Gold Cup wide open for the taking. Anyone hoping for U.S. domination came away from Wednesday's Gold Cup quarterfinal against El Salvador feeling disappointed.
The U.S. did win, riding a pair of goals late in the first half to a 2-0 victory, but the scoreline flattered the Americans on a night when their attack lacked chemistry and the defense looked shaky yet again.