U.S. coach Bruce Arena:
''We did well. We took El SalvadorÆs best shot. I think the first half we were a little sloppy in different parts of the field, but I think in the second half we were much more solid. Obviously, we could have scored more goals. You donÆt win that many games on the road in World Cup qualifying. We finished this round without losing a game on the road so I think thatÆs a big plus for our team.''
Brian McBride:
''When I received the ball, I just tried to shield it and turn. I faked the shot and the second time I was going to hit it but I faked again and they fell off again and the ball set up for the third time and I struck it pretty well.ö
Eddie Johnson:
''I was lucky. I was in the right place at the right time. I moved into the box and Landon made a very unselfish play to pass the ball. I just wanted to do well for the team. I wanted to hold the ball up and bring other players into the game.''
Landon Donovan:
''The second highest honor is playing for your country and the highest honor is wearing the (captainÆs) armband for your country. It was good because I knew I was going to be ready. It shows that the players have confidence in me and that feels good''