MEXICO CITY – Michael Bradley scored a stunning early goal from about 40 yards and the United States held on for a 1-1 tie against Mexico in a World Cup qualifier Sunday night at Azteca Stadium.
U.S. coach Bruce Arena changed seven starters and used a five-man defense to overcome the thin air and short recovery time and the team’s all-time record in World Cup qualifiers at Azteca moved to 0-5-3.
This is Arena’s second stint as coach of the national team, which is 3-0-4 since he replaced Jurgen Klinsmann in November.
Bradley put the United States ahead in the sixth minute when he deflected a poor backpass by Mexican star Javier Hernandez and created his own breakaway.