USMNT beat South Korea 2-0 in an international friendly. Chris Wondolowski seized the day as he scored both his team's goals. The World Cup is months away but MLS-based players have few chances to impress Jurgen Klinsmann. San Jose striker did it. Another player who helped his cause for a final roster spot was defender Michael Parkhurst. He looked sharp despite playing in a unusual spot at left back, a spot where his new head coach at Crew, Greg Berhalter, recently told that will utilize him. Mike Magee, Chicago Fire forward and MLS 2013 MVP, wasted a chance as he was out the game with food poisoning. Centre backs Matt Besler and Omar Gonzalez have emerged with a consisten performance such as right back Brad Evans. Kyle Beckerman and Mix Diskerud too had a solid display in the middle of the pitch. DeAndre Yedlin and Luis Gil played few minutes so they wasn't able to show their progress. MLS-based players next test will be when USMNT will face Mexico in April.
Player ratings (0-10)G Nick Rimando, 6.5
-- A good save to deny Kee-Hee Kim in the first half and a convincing overall game.
D Michael Parkhurst, 7
-- Solid performance defending.
D Matt Besler, 6 -- An accurate performance despite some giveaways.
D Omar Gonzalez, 7
-- Accurate in
his defending.
D Brad Evans, 6
-- Good offensivley while he struggled a bit defensively.
M Kyle Beckerman, 7
-- He did his work with another high-level performance.
M Mix Diskerud, 6.5
-- A solid performance.
M Brad Davis, 6
-- Needs to improve defensively.
M Landon Donovan, 6.5 -- A constant threat in the final third.
M Graham Zusi, 7 -- He helped in Wondolowski’s opener and showed progress in the second half.
F Chris Wondolowski, 7
-- He scored both of goals. Wondolowski's performance didn't hurt his chances to reach Jozy Altidore, Eddie Johnson and maybe Aron Johannsson for the forward spots in Brazil.
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