USMNT vs. Honduras: Three things to know, best starting XI ahead of vital World Cup qualifier

Here's what Berhalter needs to do on Wednesday to have a chance

Yet another United States men's national team day has arrived with the Americans facing Honduras on Thursday night in San Pedro Sula. The kickoff is set for 10:30 p.m. ET from the Estadio Olimpico Metropolitano, and you can see the match live on Paramount+. Things haven't gone exactly to plan for Gregg Berhalter's team leading into the match, dropping points against El Salvador and Canada while also dealing with the suspension to Weston McKennie, with the midfielder being sent back to Italy for breaking COVID protocols while in camp. Add to that the fact that Sergino Dest (ankle) and Gio Reyna (hamstring) are out injured, a point in this one may not be all that bad, depending on how they play  Now the U.S. faces their toughest test in qualifying to date, going into the heart of Honduras under the lights against a team that has pace, creates a lot of chances and can make you pay on the counter. Remember, the U.S. needed an 89th-minute winner to beat this same team in the Nations League semifinals over the summer. Ahead of the game, here are three things to know and who Berhalter should start.