The United States’ pursuit of Gold Cup glory resumes Wednesday night with a quarterfinal matchup versus El Salvador at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
Here’s a look at the bracket entering Wednesday night.
U.S. manager Bruce Arena has added a few of the program’s best players to the squad for this round, including goalkeeper Tim Howard. Midfielder Michael Bradley, one of the most experienced U.S. players, also is in the squad. He’ll be making his 134th appearance for Team USA, which is the fourth-most all-time.
Keep it right here for score updates and highlights from USA vs. El Salvador with our live blog.
FINAL, USA 2-0
The United States has advanced to the semifinals.
85th minute, 2-0 USA: Ivan Mancia and Bryan Tamacas picked up yellow cards for El Salvador in the 82nd and 83rd minutes, respectively.
70th minute, 2-0 USA: Two changes to the U.S. lineup have been made.
67th minute, 2-0 USA: An El Salvador player bit U.S. forward Jozy Altidore, but no red card was given.
63rd minute, 2-0 USA: El Salvador continues to create good looks at the American net. They certainly are playing with much more energy and commitment than the U.S. right now.
52nd minute, 2-0 USA: Another great chance for El Salvador, this time for Dennis Pineda from the edge of the penalty box. His shot sailed just past the left post.
49th minute, 2-0 USA: El Salvador easily plays through the middle and creates a shot from 25 yards out. The ball sailed over Tim Howard, but the U.S. defense must be more aware in the final third of the field.
46th minute, 2-0 USA: The second half is underway.
Halftime, 2-0 USA
45th minute, 2-0 USA: The U.S. has doubled its lead thanks to Eric Lichaj’s first career goal for the Red, White and Blue.
41st minute, 1-0 USA: Omar Gonzalez has given the U.S. the crucial first goal. He flicked on a cross from Michael Bradley into the net. It only took a slight touch on the ball.
32nd minute, 0-0: The U.S. has created the majority of quality scoring chances. It’s been an exciting, open game so far.
21st minute, 0-0: Darlington Nagbe is shown a yellow card for just the sixth time in his career. He’s the first American player booked tonight.
16th minute, 0-0: Clint Dempsey finds Gyasi Zardes but the forward is offside.
El Salvador has played quite well so far.
8th minute, 0-0: Team USA nearly scores but Clint Dempsey’s attempt from the doorstep was denied by the El Salvador goalkeeper.
7th minute, 0-0: Gyasi Zardes has given the U.S. its first corner kick of the game.
4th minute, 0-0: The U.S. nearly gave up the first goal of the night, but Tim Howard was ready to make a clutch save.
1st minute, 0-0: The anthems are over and we’re underway!
8:47 p.m.: The U.S. has fared very well versus El Salvador.
8:30 p.m. ET: Here are the starting lineups.
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