USA vs. Honduras: US Players Who Deserve a Shot to Prove Their Worth

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Published: June 18, 2013

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The road to Rio continues tonight when the U.S. Men's National Team takes on Honduras in the sixth qualifying match for the 2014 World Cup. After falling to Honduras back in February, the United States has gone 3-0-1 in its next four qualifying matches to lead the Hexagonal standings at the halfway point.

With his team on top of the CONCACAF standings, head coach Jurgen Klinsmann can use tonight's game to get a closer look at some of his players who are fighting for playing time on what is becoming a very deep United States squad. 

Edgar Castillo



No player has more to prove tonight than Edgar Castillo. With starting left back DaMarcus Beasley suspended for tonight's game, Castillo could see extended playing time.

Starting goalkeeper Tim Howard told ESPN's Jeff Carlisle that Castillo adds a physical presence on the defense end.

[Castillo] is a different kind of left back than what we’re used to. He bites at the ball a lot. For a guy his size, he really likes to tackle, to mix it up.He’s not afraid of that.

Obviously, he’s good getting forward, he enjoys that part of it ... But I like the fact that for his size he really likes to tackle and get into guys, and put pressure on the attackers.

It is Castillo's attacking nature that could make or break his future with the U.S. National Team. If he plays too aggressive, Honduras has firepower up front to counter-attack. But Honduras has struggled on defense, and Castillo's play could spark runs for the U.S. offense. 

Castillo will need a strong performance to earn increased playing time on what is becoming a very talented team.

Eddie Johnson



After recording a goal in last Tuesday's victory over Panama, Eddie Johnson deserves another start for the U.S. side tonight. 

Johnson added offensive depth to a team that has relied heavily on Clint D...
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