Starters

Goalkeeper Tim Howard - 6: Only needed to make a pair of saves, both sterling, in a solid effort, while he organized his three back defense well.

Defender Eric Lichaj - 5.5: Played most of the match deep into the offensive midfield as a winger, dropping back on defense as needed. He did very well in this role, not giving up much on defense while adding a lot to the attack.

Defender Carlos Bocanegra - 6: With Lichaj pushed forward, he was essentially in charge of the whole left side of defense. Made almost no missteps in a strong performance.

Defender Clarence Goodson - 6: Used his size to good advantage, both in winning head balls and using his long legs to clear balls out of danger. Played his position very well.

Defender Steve Cherundolo - 6: Another veteran performance. With Lichaj pushed forward, he had to stay home in the three-back set and ranged into the middle as needed.

Midfielder Jermaine Jones - 7.5: He was simply everywhere. Made key defensive stops and moved deep into the attack at key moments. Earned a well-deserved goal. At times, he is too physical and too easily draws yellow cards.

Midfielder Sacha Kljestan - 5: While he made only a few noticeable mistakes, he seemed a step off most of the day. Many of his passes were a slightly off the mark and his first touch let him down often.

Midfielder Clint Dempsey - 6: He finally got the goal that eluded him in the last match, this time by taking an extra step around the goalkeeper. He played as a central attacker for much of the match and was a constant problem for the Jamaican defense.

Midfielder Michael Bradley - 5.5: At times, he was very good, but at other times less so. He kept up a high work rate all day and was able to take advantage of space allowed him, especially in the first half. He might have done a bit better with his chances.

Forward Alejandro Bedoya - 6: Playing as a right wing maintained a hgh work rate and put in a very physical 65 minutes. Caused Jamaica no end of problems in a very good appearance.

Forward Jozy Altidore - no rating: Hurt his hamstring before he could settle into the match.

Reserves

Forward Juan Agudelo (12th minute for Altidore) - 5.5. If there is a criticism of his play, at times he simply tries to do too much. When he keeps things simple, as he did leading up to the second goal, he can be a very dangerous player.

Midfielder Landon Donovan (66th minute for Bedoya) - 6.5: Kept in reserve because he did not arrive in Washington from his sister's wedding until this morning, was simply too much for the tiring Jamaicans and ran wild. He was all but unstoppable and a key to the second goal.

Midfielder Maurice Edu (75th minute for Jones) - 5: He did not have much to do with the U.S. playing a man up against a tiring Jamaican midfield. Made the one or two needed stops.