ORLANDO -- The United States men's national team progressed to the CONCACAF Nations League finals, though it made hard work of defeating El Salvador 1-0.
Ricardo Pepi scored the all-important goal just moments after coming on as a second-half substitute, and with the U.S. proving resolute in defense, that was enough to claim the top spot in Group D and move on to the CNL finals in Las Vegas in June.
Overall, the U.S. were worth their win given how they gradually took control of the match, but honor is due El Salvador, who under manager and former U.