American goalkeeper Brad Guzan was tested early by Honduras.
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The United States will next play against Haiti on Friday at Gillette Stadium. They open group play Tuesday (9:30 p.m., Fox Sports 1) against Honduras in Dallas. If the Hondurans would’ve been able to finish more efficiently, they would surely have put a goal (or even two) on the board early. There it rebounded off the defense and back to a recovering Altidore, who fired a shot at goal.
Duckens Nazon got the equalizer in the 85th minute for Haiti, who are making their sixth appearance in the regional tournament.
Ex- Sporting KC defender Mechack Jerome started and played 90 minutes for Haiti.
The U.S. MNT has collected its share of memorable Gold Cup moments over the years.
Around the half hour mark, Fabian Johnson showed that next gear in an explosive display of dribbling that drew in the Honduran defense in.
The right side of Venutra Alvarado and Timothy Chandler had a rough time against Honduras’ attack. So in steps 30-year-old Brad Guzan.
Honduras started the strongest with Guzan quickly into action in just the second minute, getting his right hand down to parry Anthony Lozano’s shot.
The US almost had a third goal in the 78th minute as Escober made a hard save off a Micheal Bradley free kick.
While July 25 is circled on Canada’s calendar – that’s when it finds out its next opponent in World Cup qualifying – the Gold Cup offers Floro a chance to test his team against CONCACAF opposition, rise in the rankings and to spend valuable time working with his players.
Midfielder Michael Bradley became the fourth youngest MNT player to reach 100 caps.
Also remember this important facet – the USA can make up to six changes to the roster between the end of the group stage and their quarterfinal match.
Last summer, every American fell in love with US Goalkeeper Tim Howard after his ridiculous, record-setting 16 save performance against Belgium in the round of 16.
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“As a striker you want to score”.
Clint Dempsey: Yes, he scored the USA’s only two goals in the win, so he’s an obvious choice.
The sell-out crowd of 22,357 was the largest to ever view an worldwide soccer match in Toyota Stadium.
The current holders of the CONCACAF Gold Cup are feeling well nonetheless, having screamed on Guatemala Friday night in their final pre-tournament warmup. Another thing is when it’s necessary to play without the ball [pressing, tackling] which is necessary to participate in a good league as a starter.
The USMNT is 11-2-8 in Texas and with tonight’s win, extended its unbeaten streak in the Lone Star State to 19 games.
Honduras coach Jorge Luis Pinto credited Dempsey’s finishing with being the key to a match he felt his team played the better soccer in, but Dempsey wasn’t the only advantage the Americans had.
The second problem can be blamed on the tactical selections of Klinsmann.
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His effectiveness returned following left foot surgery last October, and he was outstanding in friendlies at the Netherlands and Germany last month, helping the U.S.to victories in both.
