Ching's goal leads to U.S. tie

which still has never lost to Jamaica -- were able to steal a point and break the hearts of the home fans just one minute before full time when the Quakes' strike force combined.


Los Angeles Galaxy winger Cobi Jones, a second-half substitute, crossed perfectly toward Donovan, who pounced on the ball after a deflection from a defender. Donovan quickly slid the ball to Ching, who rifled a first-time shot into the upper corner from the edge of the six-yard box.


The U.S. is next involved in World Cup qualifying action on Sept. 4 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Mass., where they will host El Salvador in the first home match of the semifinal round (4 p.m. ET; Fox Sports World/Telemundo). Jamaica remain at home, playing host to Panama on the same day.


Jonathan Nierman is a contributor to MLSnet.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Soccer or its clubs.