Yanks win 1-1

Don't cry, Robert Green. We are big fans of your work!

Props to the people who predicted the 1-1 score. Bigger props to Colin for having it published beforehand. Thoughts on the game:

-Onyewu didn't play like he was nursing an injury. He had a misread on the Gerrard goal, and should have been tighter on his man, but that looked like a mental mistake. Happy to see him looking fit going forward.

-Dempsey had one of his typical games. He didn't keep possession much and didn't track back well (especially first half). Still though, he created a goal out of nothing.

-Clark absolutely can not lose his man like that. If Clint Dempsey does it, it's forgivable because he's making plays. Clark gives nothing offensively, and cost us a goal. Terrible.

-Howard played really well (obviously). Watching the replay of Heskey sliding into him made it that much better of a performance in my mind. Heskey came in cleats up at full speed, and nailed him in the chest. Howard played through the pain. Hopefully his leadership rubs off on other guys.

-Bradley's decision to start Findley took guts. The guy hasn't done much in MLS this year, or for the national team, but his speed is huge. He and Altidore were applying tons of pressure on England's backline. Special recognition to Fabio Capello for inserting Carragher (AKA the slowest defender on a World Cup roster) into the game. Almost gave us the victory when Altidore hit the post.

-There is no reason to wait so long to sub our forwards. They really aren't that much better than the backups, and were looking tired. Not to mention Altidore has been criticized for not being in gameshape. I would love to see Gomez/Buddle come in together around the 60-65 mark for both forwards.

Time to score more goals than Slovenians.