Starters:
--------------------Rimando
Franklin-----Gonzalez-----Ream-----Loyd
----------Larentowicz-----McCarty
Bedoya------------Diskerud---------Shea
-----------------Wondolowski
Finishers:
------------------Johnson
Franklin-----Wynne-----Ream-----Wallace
--------Larentowicz-----McCarty
-----Alexander-----------------Diskerud
----------Bunbury--------Agudelo
Quick notes:
*Chris Wondolowski is not a target forward and it showed. He had one good moment from what I can recall with a clever control and shot on target. It's not really his fault that he had a poor match.
*Dax McCarty had an excellent match. It's too bad that the US has a surplus of central midfielders already. He would make an excellent stand in however should someone pick up a knock.
*Gonzalez and Ream only get 45 minutes together. Really?? Why Bob, Why??? Marvell Wynne, despite his renaissance at centerback for the Colorado Rapids this season, he simply will not do on the international stage. Come now Bob.
*Zach Loyd from nowhere makes an instant name for himself in the left back pool. Tough, hardy performance from the FC Dallas youngster. Deserving of some further looks.
*Mikkel Diskerud, mehhhh. I like that he is willing to try things, in fact, I love it. But I felt like he tried too hard at times instead of keeping things simple. He's gonna be a great player though, I feel it.
*Shea with his second uneventful match. For all the potential, he's got a long way to go before he is a consistent contributor for the U.S.
*"I like da BOON-BER-RY!!"
Player Ratings
Nick Rimando - 6 - Didn't really have much to do, but made no mistakes.
Sean Franklin - 5.5 - An okay debut for the LA Galaxy man, but he's well down the U.S. depth chart there.
Omar Gonzalez - 6 - It's clear that the 6'4 man child can control the air and be a threat on set pieces, but to take that next step, he must work on his distribution.
Tim Ream - 7 - He had some shaky moments, but it's his passing and distribution out of the back that sets him apart. Could sneak into the top 4-5 U.S. centerbacks by the end of the year.
Zach Loyd - 6.5 - As I said above, Loyd introduced and endeared himself to U.S. fans countrywide with a determined and gritty effort on the left flank. More please.
Jeff Larentowicz - 6 - Won't break into the CM depth chart anytime soon, but his tackling was spot on and played well enough for continued second team call-ups.
Dax McCarty - 7.5 - The "Ginger Ninja" was the U.S.' most influential player on the night. Could crack the depth chart if there are injuries to anyone.
Alejandro Bedoya - 6 - Influential with his play on the flank, but disappeared at times. His well timed run nearly led to a goal, but lost his balance after the Chile 'keeper spilled the ball.
Brek Shea - 5 - Brilliant in the first 15 minutes, and toothless for the rest of his time on the pitch.
Mikkel Diskerud - 6 - Inventive, creative, incisive. Kid will be a star, but needs to learn to harness that creativity and when to just play easy.
Chris Wondolowski - 5 - Playing out of position did him no favors, and actually crippled his entire outing.
SUBS
Sean Johnson - 6 - Grabbed his first cap, wasn't at fault on the goal, and past that, didn't have much to do. Future star? Big? Check. Bald? Check. I like it.
Marvell Wynne - 4.5 - Clearly just can't fit in any position for the national team. His gymnastics led the Chile goal.
Teal Bunbury - 6 - For the first time in a long time, the U.S. actually has some unofficial depth at forward. Eyes to stars and feet on the ground kids. Well taken penalty.
Juan Agudelo - 6.5 - Still just 18 years old, and fearless. Drew the penalty well and nearly snatched a late winner.
Eric Alexander - NA - Inaugural cap for the youngster.
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