In their second friendly during the October 2014 international window the USMNT looked strong early but gave up another late equalizer. Jozy Altidore scored in the 10th minute for the USMNT, who pressed the offense for most of the first half at FAU Stadium in Boca Raton, Florida.
USMNT coach Jurgen Klinsmann made three substitutions in the 64th minute and eventually used all six of his subs. That changed the scope of the team, with Honduras pressing the attack and eventually finding a reward. Maynor Figueroa equalized for Honduras in the 86th minute.
Klinsmann started Jermaine Jones as a central defender, putting several of his World Cup regulars back in the lineup following the 1-1 draw with Ecuador. Jones, Clint Dempsey, Graham Zusi, Matt Besler, and Michael Bradley rejoined the squad following the weekend’s MLS games. With his last substitution, Klinsmann brought on NASL player Miguel Ibarra.
The USMNT now waits for the November international window with a game against Ireland at Dublin’s Avaya Stadium set for Nov 18.
— GAME REPORT —
Match: U.S. Men’s National Team vs. Honduras
Date: Oct. 14, 2014
Competition: International Friendly
Venue: FAU Stadium; Boca Raton, Florida
Kickoff: 8 p.m. ET
Attendance: 14,805
Weather: 83 degrees, partly cloudy
Scoring Summary: 1 2 F
USA 1 0 1
HON 0 1 1
USA – Jozy Altidore (Michael Bradley) 10th minute
HON – Maynor Figueroa (Mario Martinez) 86
Lineups:
USA: 22-Nick Rimando; 21-Timmy Chandler, 13-Jermaine Jones, 5-Matt Besler (16-Tim Ream, 64), 14-Greg Garza; 19-Graham Zusi (2-DeAndre Yedlin, 64), 10-Mix Diskerud (9-Miguel Ibarra, 90), 4-Michael Bradley (6-Alfredo Morales, 75), 11-Alejandro Bedoya (15-Joe Corona, 78); 8-Clint Dempsey (capt.) (23-Bobby Wood, 64), 17-Jozy Altidore
Subs Not Used: 3-Michael Orozco, 12-Bill Hamid, 18-Chris Wondolowski
Head coach: Jurgen Klinsmann
HON: 22-Donis Escober; 13-Wilmer Crisanto, 3-Maynor Figueroa (capt.), 5-Victor Bernárdez, 7-Emilio Izaguirre; 20-Jorge Claros (23-Edder Delgado, 46), 19-Luis Garrido, 14-Oscar Boniek García (8-Juan Josue Rodríguez, 69), 17-Andy Najar (10-Mario Martínez, 62); 9-Alberth Elis (12-Marvin Chávez, 75), 21-Roger Rojas (11-Romell Quioto, 46)
Subs Not Used: 1-Kevin Hernández, 4-Henry Figueroa, 6-Bryan Acosta, 15-Wilfredo Barahona, 16-Javier Portillo
Head Coach: Hernan Medford
Stats Summary: USA / HON
Shots: 8 / 11
Shots on Goal: 1 / 3
Saves: 2 / 0
Corner Kicks: 4 / 11
Fouls: 15 / 11
Offside: 2 / 3
Misconduct Summary:
HON – Jorge Claros (caution) 16th minute
USA – Matt Besler (caution) 22
HON – Romel Quioto (caution) 50
USA – Jermaine Jones (caution) 60
USA – Mix Diskerud (caution) 85
HON – Luis Garrido (caution) 89
Officials:
Referee: Yadel Martinez (CUB)
Assistant Referee 1: Jairo Morales (PUR)
Assistant Referee 2: Caleb Wales (TRI)
4th Official: Sandy Vasquez (DOM)
