Julian Green stayed hot for the United States, but the experimental side put out by head coach Jurgen Klinsmann was forced to settle for a frustrating 1-1 draw against New Zealand.
Green, the 21-year-old Bayern Munich winger, got the start on the left side of Klinsmann's 4-3-3 formation. He made his biggest mark on the game in the 27th minute, when he collected a flicked header from Jozy Altidore, cut in from the left and drilled a low shot inside the near post.
The goal would be one of the best looks the US got all game, as they struggled to break down a five-man New Zealand backline and often found themselves on the back foot defending the All Whites' direct, physical play, especially during the second half.
After seeing a great chance go over on the hour mark, New Zealand's Monty Patterson found some joy in the 72nd minute on a scuffed corner kick that managed to find its way to the young forward at the near post, who was able to prod it past Bingham.
Both teams had chances to win the game in the late minutes, as Patterson had his clever backheel attempt cleared off the line by Michael Orozco in the 87th minute while Michael Bradley saw his stinging volley turned away by New Zealand goalkeeper Rod Marinovic in stoppage time.
