The United States sent out a strong lineup against a rebuilding Venezeula team in a friendly designed to prepare the USMNT for the rigors of Estadio Azteca next week.
What likely should have been a comprehensive result was undone by an organized and solid Venezuela team who out played the US early in a 1-1 draw from Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy, Utah
It was a forgettable first half for the United States, who despite having an edge in possession, did little with it. Eventually they were punished for their slow start, with Velezuela capitalizing on a failed clearance at the half hour mark.