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