I watched the final 5 minutes of the match, so can't really comment on the performance of the team. Would have liked a win there, but will take the away point. As Mr C. mentions above, it is a team that US should be handling and getting a result against, hopefully it will serve the US better down the road. This sets up for a home and home with Guatemala in which 4 points should all but assure US gets to the Hex, and 6 points qualifies them for the Hex. Guatemala is a tough away environment, but US should absolutely get 6 points here.
To credit T&T, they are an improving team. They've had some recent success in CONCACAF (drawing with Mexico on 2 most recent occasions) and are not he easy out they used to be. The Hex is going to be a tough tournament this go around. Mexico will be it's usual challenge. T&T, Jamaica, and Honduras are all playing at a higher level. Costa Rica is an interesting side, curious to see how they sustain since their WC success came under a different manager (now with Honduras). Panama, not sure about. Haiti is improving quickly with the dual French citizens they've brought in. The US is going to need to right the ship before then if they want to finish top 3/4.
