USMNT vs. Antigua and Barbuda

The USMNT beat minnows Antigua and Barbuda 3-1 today to kick off world cup qualifying. A boring result to kick off head coach Jurgen Klinsmann's first real test as the boss. The stats were lopsided, they always were against such a poor team, but the US really should have won by more in such a competitive region. Unfortunately the play tonight was much closer to the 0-0 draw against Canada when fans were hoping for a repeat of the 5-1 trashing of Scotland.

• The US looked extremely tired towards the end and it almost allowed A&B to score even more goals. Those friendlies, whilst helpful and entertaining, could end up costing the US at the back end of this "mini tournament" as they will have finish off away in Guatemala.
• Jose Torres at left back was a neat selection but it didn't pay off in the end as it was clear that he isn't a wide player. He struggled to not only beat his man but also didn't link up effectively with any of the forwards and many of his crosses were poor. He is now injured though and Klinsmann will have to look elsewhere for the game in Guatemala.
• Geoff Cameron has to play in Guatemala. Klinsmann needs to give him the chance and expose him to the rough away atmosphere now. He's undoubtedly the most enticing defensive prospect for the US, especially with Tim Ream being played further forward by Bolton manager Owen Coyle and Omar Gonzalez going down long term, and needs to be treated as such.
• Jermaine Jones shouldn't play in an advanced role against such a poor team. He doesn't have the ability to unlock defenses with his passing and rarely does it with his runs forward. He's also way more mistake prone in this position which causes him to turn the ball over and pick up unnecessary bookings. He should be playing the role that Maurice Edu is currently occupying as the holding player in front of the back 4, a much more limited role that he would excel in with his work rate and rough play. Jose Torres and USMNT outsider Sacha Kljestan should both get looks alongside stalwart Michael Bradley, they would bring a more forward thinking attitude against these minnows that set out in very defensive set ups and would help break them down much faster. 
• Onyewu was burned again way too easily. It looks to be the end of his career has a first choice player on the team sheet after having his career derailed by injuries.
• Landon Donovan had a hand in all three goals, he had also created 7 more chances and completed more passes than any other player in the final third in the three previous games. Even with Clint Dempsey's goal haul for Fulham it is still Donovan who pulls the strings to the US attack.