Matt Polster started for U.S. Soccer's Olympic qualifying team during the Americans' 1-1 draw in Colombia on Friday.
The Chicago Fire midfielder played all 90 minutes in the match, which was the first of a home-and-home playoff with the Colombians. The winner advances to the Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
Luis Gil scored in the fifth minute to give the Americans a surprising lead in Barranquilla, Colombia. After that it was all Colombia, with the hosts piling on the pressure before finally drawing level with a penalty kick in the 68th minute.
Pulling out a draw on the road is a positive result for the U.S., which endured a hostile crowd and wave after wave of attack to hold on for the tie.
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The U.S. will host Colombia at Toyota Stadium, home of FC Dallas, on Tuesday in the return leg. As a result of the away draw, any win or a scoreless draw at home will be good enough for the U.S. to qualify for the Olympics.
Fire teammate Brandon Vincent is also on the team, but was not a part of the matchday roster.