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Jozy Altidore scores but US allows late goal again in 1-1 tie against Honduras

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Houduras' Roger Rojas (21) and U.S. National Team's Mix Diskerud (10) battle for the ball during the first half of an international friendly in Boca Raton, Fla., Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter) (The Associated Press)

U.S. Nation Team coach Jurgen Klinsmann during the first half of an international friendly in Boca Raton, Fla., against Honduras, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter) (The Associated Press)

Jozy Altidore scored in his return to his hometown, and the United States wasted a late lead for the second time in in five days in a 1-1 tie against Honduras on Tuesday night.

Maynor Figueroa got away from Jermaine Jones to score on a header off Mario Martinez's free kick from a flank in the 86th minute after a foul by Mix Diskerud.

Altidore scored in the 10th minute for his 24th international goal, tying Joe-Max Moore for fifth place on the career list. Diskerud intercepted a pass and Michael Bradley sent a long ball from midfield. Altidore chested it down, took two touches and sent a 15-yard, right-footed shot past goalkeeper Donis Escober.

On Friday, the Americans allowed an 88th-minute goal in a 1-1 draw against Ecuador.