The USA will play host to Honduras in an international friendly on Saturday night.
The game will be played in Miami, Florida, and is to be screened live on Fox Soccer Channel and Univision at 6pm Eastern Time.
USA manager Jurgen Klinsmann will be looking to lift some pressure off himself by snapping a four game winless streak for the stars and stripes.
Star striker Landon Donovan has withdrawn from the squad due to injury, and was replaced by Edson Buddle. Buddle will be competing with Juan Agudelo, Jozy Altidore and Teal Bunbury for playing time at forward.
Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard is expected to play in goal for the United States, while veteran pair Carlos Bocanegra and Steve Cherundolo will feature in the back line.
Jonathan Spector is an injury doubt for the Americans, while Tim Ream could play after arriving in camp on Wednesday.
Wigan Athletic defender Maynor Figueroa will feature for Honduras, while English Premier League pair Wilson Palacios (Stoke City) and Hendry Thomas (Wigan) are sidelined with injury.
Veteran Julio Cesar de Leon will likely be playing in left midfield for the Hondurans, while FC Dallas winger Marvin Chavez is expected to line up on the other flank. Carlos Costly will lead the line for Honduras, and will likely be partnered by Jerry Bengston who impressed during the recent CONCACAF Gold Cup tournament.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Jozy Altidore (United States) – The powerful striker will look to silence his critics and score for a USA team that has failed to find the net in its previous two outings.
Jerry Bengston (Honduras) – The young striker scored three times during the recent CONCACAF Gold Cup and will be looking to add to his growing reputation in this game.
USA manager Jurgen Klinsmann will be looking to lift some pressure off himself by snapping a four game winless streak for the stars and stripes.
Star striker Landon Donovan has withdrawn from the squad due to injury, and was replaced by Edson Buddle. Buddle will be competing with Juan Agudelo, Jozy Altidore and Teal Bunbury for playing time at forward.
Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard is expected to play in goal for the United States, while veteran pair Carlos Bocanegra and Steve Cherundolo will feature in the back line.
Jonathan Spector is an injury doubt for the Americans, while Tim Ream could play after arriving in camp on Wednesday.
Wigan Athletic defender Maynor Figueroa will feature for Honduras, while English Premier League pair Wilson Palacios (Stoke City) and Hendry Thomas (Wigan) are sidelined with injury.
Veteran Julio Cesar de Leon will likely be playing in left midfield for the Hondurans, while FC Dallas winger Marvin Chavez is expected to line up on the other flank. Carlos Costly will lead the line for Honduras, and will likely be partnered by Jerry Bengston who impressed during the recent CONCACAF Gold Cup tournament.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Jozy Altidore (United States) – The powerful striker will look to silence his critics and score for a USA team that has failed to find the net in its previous two outings.
Jerry Bengston (Honduras) – The young striker scored three times during the recent CONCACAF Gold Cup and will be looking to add to his growing reputation in this game.
