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USMNT player ratings from a smooth, controlling win over Guatemala

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COLUMBUS, OH - MARCH 29: Geoff Cameron #20 of the United States MenÕs National Team heads the ball off a free kick for a goal in front of Carlos Castrillo #13 of Guatemala in the first half during the FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifier on March 29, 2016 at MAPFRE Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

Jamie Sabau

The United States men’s national team rebounded from Friday night’s embarrassing loss in Guatemala City to retake control of its World Cup qualifying destiny with a 4-0 win in Columbus, Ohio.

[ MORE: Match recap | Three things we learned ]

These player ratings will be a whole lot better than Friday night’s edition, as the Yanks controlled the game the way they should against an opponent like Guatemala.

Here goes something:

Starting XI

Brad Guzan -- 6 -- His first save was easy, and came in the 34th minute. Barely troubled, and that’s the way it should be against Guatemala.

Edgar Castillo -- 6 -- A fine tackle early, but not much else to do. Stayed tight on his marks and the ball. Wasn’t exactly marauding down the left.

Geoff Cameron -- 9 -- Funny how playing one of your best players at one of his best positions helps. Played the long ball that Zardes knocked down for Dempsey’s opening goal.

Steve Birnbaum -- 6 -- Again, didn’t face a load of work but was tidy in his business.

DeAndre Yedlin -- 7 -- One of his finer performances as a national teamer came, no surprise here, when he was set at right back. Lively and active, if a bit too theatrical.

Kyle Beckerman -- 6 -- Totally fine, and allowed his back four and the five in front of him to do work. That’s usually what he does, you know?

Michael Bradley -- 8 -- Not a huge surprise to see the captain rebound from a rough Friday in Guatemala City. Played a picture-perfect free kick on Cameron’s goal, and should’ve had an assist on Wood’s missed sitter.

Graham Zusi (Off 81') -- 7 -- Had a rough free kick from the right in the first half, but played with fire (without playing with fire) in keeping the Yanks’ heads on straight.

Gyasi Zardes (Off 71') -- 5 -- Was a part of two goals. The first was a terrific run up the gut of the Guatemala defense, the second was more of what his night resembled, fighting his touch despite good smarts and athleticism.

Clint Dempsey -- 7 -- Took his chances, and took them well.

Bobby Wood (Off 66') -- 5 -- Missed an all-time sitter, but was otherwise lively in the attacking trio up top.

Subs

Jozy Altidore (On 66') -- 7 -- You’d like him starting -- he’s injured -- but what an impact sub this guy is after a defense deals with smaller, shiftier guys all night.

Ethan Finlay (On 71') -- 7 -- We’ll give him the 7 as if he scored the goal that should’ve stood. He was onside. The refs did not have a good night.

Christian Pulisic (On 81') -- 6 -- Lively enough, played well positionally, and is now cap-tied to these United States.

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