The U.S. Men’s National Team used Jordan Morris’ 59th minute strike to defeat regional rivals Jamaica 1-0 on Friday night in front of 17,903 at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, Tenn. The win marked the first victory of Bruce Arena’s second tenure in charge of the MNT. 

"It was a terrific environment," Arena said.

"I am really thankful for the people of Chattanooga to come out and support us under these conditions, because it was a little chilly. To have that kind of turnout is tremendous, and I would have to think that U.S. Soccer will continue to look at this venue down the road."

Morris agreed.

"It was rocking. There is a difference between an afternoon game and a night game, and the fans were great. It was fun."

A cold, windy night in February did not deter soccer fans from sitting through wind chills in the upper 20s.  

"I've been in Los Angeles for the last eight or nine years," Arena said.

"We don't even go out under these conditions, but it was great for soccer. The players love playing in these conditions.

The U.S. finally found the back of the net through a well-worked goal just before the hour mark. Dax McCarty played a penetrating pass for Benny Feilhaber who took the ball on a turn before dishing to Jordan Morris. The two played a quick combination to get into the box before Feilhaber laid for Morris on the right where the Seattle Sounders FC striker finished past Jamaica goalkeeper Ryan Thompson.  

• With the result, the U.S. moves to 14-2-8 all-time vs. Jamaica
• Bruce Arena earned the first win of his second tenure as U.S. MNT head coach, improving to 72-30-30 all-time and 5-0-5 vs. Jamaica
• The U.S. MNT has held opponents scoreless through 180 minutes in 2017
• Jordan Morris recorded his second international goal in the 59th minute. Morris opened his international account on April 15, 2015 vs. Mexico
• Benny Feilhaber tallied his second assist and first since 2007 on Morris’ strike
• Graham Zusi captained the MNT for the first time in his second-straight appearance at right back
• Hailing from nearby Lawrenceville, Ga., Walker Zimmerman earned his U.S. MNT debut, going the full 90 minutes in the win
• Along with Zimmerman, defender Jorge Villafaña and midfielders Chris Pontius and Sebastian Lletget made their first starts for the MNT after earning their first caps in Sunday’s 0-0 draw vs. Serbia
• Both making their third international appearances, Luis Robles and David Bingham combined for the clean sheet
• Dax McCarty made his first MNT appearance since a 1-1 draw with Chile on Jan. 22, 2011
• Feilhaber made his first start for the MNT since a 1-0 win vs. Venezuela on Jan. 21, 2012
• Center back Steve Birnbaum was the only player to feature in all 180 minutes of the MNT’s pair of January Camp friendlies
• With his substitute appearance, Michael Bradley moved past Marcelo Balboa into sole possession of fifth all-time on the MNT all-time caps list
• Veteran defender DaMarcus Beasley entered for Villafaña in the 86th minute to make his 124th career international appearance
• Arena utilized a 4-1-3-2 formation, lining up Walker Zimmerman and Steve Birnbaum as central defenders with Graham Zusi and Jorge Villafaña on the right and left sides, respectively
• In midfield, Dax McCarty set up in the holding role, while Chris Pontius, Benny Feilhaber and Sebastian Lletget deployed from right to left
• Up top, Jordan Morris partnered with Juan Agudelo

USA: 12-Luis Robles (22-David Bingham, 46); 19-Graham Zusi (capt.) (3-Brad Evans, 68), 15-Steve Birnbaum, 21-Walker Zimmerman, 14-Jorge Villafaña (7-DaMarcus Beasley, 86); 20-Dax McCarty (6-Darlington Nagbe, 63); 23-Chris Pontius (11-Alejandro Bedoya, 74), 10-Benny Feilhaber (4-Michael Bradley, 62), 18-Sebastian Lletget; 8-Jordan Morris, 9-Juan Agudelo
Subs not used: 1-Nick Rimando, 2-Greg Garza, 5-Chad Marshall, 17-Jozy Altidore
Head coach: Bruce Arena

JAM: 1-Andre Blake (23-Ryan Thompson, 46); 3-Damion Lowe, 5-Alvas Powell, 6-Sergio Campbell (4-Ladale Richie, 61), 8-Oniel Fisher, 9-Ewan Grandison, (2-Rosario Harriott, 78), 10-Romario Williams (16-Jourdain Fletcher, 83), 11-Cory Burke (14-Shamar Nicholson, 83), 12-Michael Binns, 15-Je-Vaughn Watson, 18-Owayne Gordon (7-Omar Holness, 56)
Subs not used: 17-Kevon Lambert, 19-Dwayne Ambusley
Head coach: Theodore Whitmore

Stats Summary: USA / JAM
Shots: 10 / 4
Shots on Goal: 3 / 0
Saves: 0 / 2
Corner Kicks: 7 / 3
Fouls: 17 / 14
Offside: 2 / 0

Misconduct Summary:
JAM – Ewan Grandison (caution)                       10th minute