Player Ratings: U.S. Men’s National Team vs. Honduras

After each match the contributors to New England Soccer Today will rate the performances of the United States National Team players who made an appearance on a 1 to 10 scale (1 horrendous, 5 average, 10 perfection). This week Sean Donahue contributed ratings for the USA’s 1-0 victory over Honduras.

Tim Howard – 7.5
Scary moment early, but Howard made some fantastic saves under tough conditions.

Steve Cherundolo – 6.5
Typical performance from the right back. Dangerous getting forward and kept his side quiet on defense.

Carlos Bocanegra – 4.5
Had some shaky moments, but settled down in the second half.

Michael Orozco Fiscal – 3.5
Just doesn’t look ready for this level. Too sloppy and physical.

Timothy Chandler – 5.5
Quiet night, but that’s better than most U.S. left backs performances lately.

Kyle Beckerman – 6
Quiet first half, but played the role of anchor well in the second half.

Danny Williams – 6
Impressive debut. Held his own and looked comfortable.

Maurice Edu – 5.5
Bad yellow card, but otherwise a solid, if quiet, night.

Brek Shea – 6.5
Shea certainly has earned a place in the national team with performances like tonight. Used his pace and creativity to create chances on the wing, but he’ll want his second half chance back.

Clint Dempsey – 8
Fantastic goal and spearheaded the U.S. attack all night. Seemingly involved in all the U.S. Chances.

Jozy Altidore – 5
Somewhat quiet night. Hasn’t been able to turn his club form into goals for the U.S.

(sub) Oguchi Onyewu – 6
Missed a sitter, but was the best center back of the night for the U.S.

(sub) Damarcus Beasley – 6
Beasley showed he still has a lot of pace and showed a bit of the form that made him so deadly in World Cup 2002.

(sub) Michael Bradley – 6.5
Really helped put an end to any Honduras threat after he came on.

(sub) Jonathan Spector – N/R

(sub) Juan Agudelo – N/R