Bruce Arena on 2001 opener: “It’s probably not very far from what we expected for the first game out. We thought fitness would be a real issue and it certainly looked that way in the second half. China’s coming off a bunch of games and we realized it would have the advantage in fitness. We slowed down a bit in the second half. “The positives were just getting on the field for the first time in 2001. Some of the young players did well. I think we created some good chances today and should have walked off the field with a few more goals.” Arena on Landon Donovan: “I felt Landon did a good job. He had three quality chances and he should have put one of them away. He did well withdrawing into the midfield at times, distributing the ball and creating some chances for others. In that regard it was a pretty solid performance overall. I thought he tired a little bit in the second half [but] he’s certainly a player we need to keep in the pool.” Arena on DaMarcus Beasley: “DaMarcus had a good steady 90 minutes,” he said. “He created some chances off the dribbles [but] he needs to cross the ball better. That’s probably one of his weaknesses. He did a very good job defensively. He’s a good passer of the ball, very comfortable playing out wide and coming inside. Overall I thought he was pretty solid.” Arena on Brian McBride: “He’s a solid forward who is very good with his back to the goal and good in the air. He also does an excellent job of holding the ball, and he scores goals. He finished quite well on his goal today.” DaMarcus Beasley: “I felt very comfortable. People told me, ‘Don’t get [nervous], just let the game come to you.’ That’s what I felt I did and I was fine. “It’s only one game, I’ve got to keep going. Hopefully, I’ll get another chance against Colombia. This is definitely a good step [toward] making the roster. It can’t hurt, let’s put it that way.” Brian McBride: “It felt good to be back with the national team. What I’m concentrating on now is working on my fitness and sharpness.” McBride on Donovan’s assist: “That was great. I didn’t think he would find me, to be really honest. I didn’t think he even saw me. And then to be able to play the ball into my path first time, that was great.”