USMNT's Gregg Berhalter praises Antonee 'Jedi' Robinson's effort, goal in win: 'A superpower'

Antonee Robinson celebrated his goal for the United States with an acrobatic backflip, followed by a front spring, and then a feigned leg injury.

A memorable celebration for a player who goes by a galactic moniker.

«It's weird being called Antonee, I prefer being called Jedi,» the self-professed «Star Wars» fan said afterward.

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U.S. fans will nonetheless laud Robinson's athleticism — and his nickname — as his effort ensured the 1-0 win for the USMNT over El Salvador in World Cup qualifying on a frigid Thursday night in Columbus, Ohio.

After a scoreless first half, Robinson wasted no time breaking the deadlock early in the second half, pouncing on a loose ball at the back post in the 52nd minute and hammering a low volley past El Salvador goalkeeper Mario Gonzalez.

The narrow victory on a 29-degree night at Lower.com Field boosted the U.S. to 18 points with five games left in the qualifying window. The U.S. is one point behind Canada. Mexico has 17, followed by Panama (14), Costa Rica (12), Jamaica (seven), El Salvador (six) and Honduras (three).

The Futbol Americas crew reacts to the USMNT's 1-0 victory vs. El Salvador in the CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers.

«Really happy to get the win, this one we've been preparing for. It wasn't the prettiest game. And there were times when we played good football, when we just had to kind of take our chances,» Robinson said after the match. «One step closer to our goal qualifying for the World Cup.»

The U.S. is at Canada on Sunday and hosts Honduras on Wednesday at St. Paul, Minnesota. Qualifying ends in March with trips to Mexico and Costa Rica around a matchup with