Jose Francisco Torres (Incomplete) Was given the start against Slovenia and struggled. He passed the ball well when he wasn’t losing it, but he committed some turnovers in bad spots and looked overwhelmed. He’s still a talented young player who should be considered a good prospect for 2014.
Stuart Holden (Incomplete) Came on as a late sub against England for his only appearance. You wonder how much his broken leg in March cost him a bigger role this World Cup.
DaMarcus Beasley (Incomplete) Made just one brief appearance during the tournament in what was his third and potentially final.
DEFENDERS
Jonathan Bornstein (B) Before the World Cup, most U.S. fans would have dreaded the idea of Bornstein playing, but all he did in his two starts was provide steady play at left back. He did get caught out of positions a few times, but for the most part provided a strong option at left back and a promising tournament to build on.
Clarence Goodson (Incomplete) Did not play.
Jonathan Spector (Incomplete) Did not play.
GOALKEEPERS
Tim Howard (B) He made key saves when called on, and avoided the mistakes that plagued other goalkeepers during this World Cup, but wasn’t able to conjure up any magic in the loss to Ghana. His key long throw on Donovan’s winner against Algeria will go down as the best throw in American soccer history, but Howard never could deliver one of his trademark, save-the-day, performances.
Marcus Hahnemann (Incomplete) Did not play.
Brad Guzan (Incomplete) Did not play.
Ives Galarcep is a senior writer for FoxSoccer.com covering the U.S. national team and Major League Soccer.
