Back to the Top News Newsfeed

5 takeaways from the USMNT’s draw against Venezuela in friendly

The USMNT and Venezuela battled to a 1-1 draw in the Americans' final tune-up before World Cup qualifying resumes. It was a tight contest in Sandy, Utah, with the Americans rallying for a second-half equalizer in a hard-fought match. It's not the ideal result heading into crucial matches, but there's plenty Bruce Arena & Co. can take from it.

Here are 5 takeaways from the match.

Set pieces continue to be a concern for the U.S.
Set pieces continue to be a concern for the U.S.

The USMNT's defense looked reasonably stout in open play, but they were beaten on a set piece for Venezuela's opener.