The United States did little more than fill an international date with a glorified scrimmage on Friday afternoon in Havana, Cuba. The game was more "historic event" than meaningful soccer exercise, but a 2-0 win will nevertheless feel good for Jurgen Klinsmann and his team, especially in light of the difficult conditions.
Positives
The debut of Ethan Horvath in goal represents a step forward in the young player's career, and Julian Green did well on the left side of the American midfield. Steve Birnbaum got 45 more minutes towards his experience total in a U.