During his pre-match press conference, #USMNT head coach Gregg Berhalter confirms that forward Christian Pulisic (day-to-day) and goalkeeper Zack Steffen (back spasms) did not travel with the team to El Salvador.
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Berhalter also confirms that goalkeeper Matt Turner will start for the #USMNT in Thursday’s #WCQ opener at El Salvador.
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Berhalter on the USMNT's history on the road in Concacaf #WCQ:
"We know our record away from home [in WCQ] hasn't been great and it's something we want to improve upon."
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"We know our record away from home [in WCQ] hasn't been great and it's something we want to improve upon."
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Berhalter on how much this team looks back at what occurred during the 2018 cycle:
"...this is a different group. A different opportunity. A new opportunity...We're looking at it as a fresh start. We want to make our mark as a group and it starts tomorrow."
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"...this is a different group. A different opportunity. A new opportunity...We're looking at it as a fresh start. We want to make our mark as a group and it starts tomorrow."
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"It was a difficult choice between Ethan Horvath & Matt Turner...we felt at this given moment, Matt is the goalkeeper in better form. I have complete confidence in him and what he can do. Next step is to see if he can translate it into these ultra competitive matches."
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On El Salvador head coach and former #USMNT midfielder Hugo Pérez:
"Hugo was a hero of mine growing up...it's going to be an honor to coach against him.
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"Hugo was a hero of mine growing up...it's going to be an honor to coach against him.
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