Moses Dyer (left) and Monty Patterson celebrate Patterson's equaliser against the United States in Washington D.C. on Wednesday (NZ time).

All Whites coach Anthony Hudson is pleased his players are disappointed they did not beat the United States.

New Zealand battled to a 1-1 draw with the US at RFK Memorial Stadium in Washington D.C. on Wednesday (NZ time).

All Whites winger Monty Patterson's 72nd-minute strike cancelled out Julian Green's first half effort, with both sides enjoying periods of ascendancy throughout the game.

GETTY IMAGES All Whites midfielder Clayton Lewis is tackled by the United States' Perry Kitchen in their friendly match in Washington.

It was the first time the 88th-ranked All Whites had managed to draw with the 22nd-ranked US - their two previous games in 1999 and 2003 ended in 2-1 losses - but the result wasn't good enough for the high standards present in the squad, Hudson said.

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"Overall it was a really good performance and I think there were some players in there that are a little bit disappointed that we didn't win the game.

USA TODAY SPORTS United States goalkeeper William Yarbrough punches the ball away from New Zealand forward Chris Wood on Wednesday (NZ time).

"To come to the USA and play two games away from home and be disappointed that we haven't got wins is a huge credit to the players and the team."

Hudson made three changes to the starting lineup which lost to Mexico 2-1 on Sunday (NZ time), with Patterson, Kip Colvey and Andrew Durante replacing Kosta Barbarouses, Deklan Wynne and Themi Tzimopoulos.

It was a good opening 15 minutes from New Zealand in which a Chris Wood volley had them close to a goal and their high-pressure game seemed to put the US off their stride.

USA TODAY SPORTS United States defender Matt Besler clears the ball from New Zealand forward Monty Patterson in the first half at RFK Stadium on Wednesday.

But the pressure dropped off later in the half as the Americans took hold of the game, connecting with their passes to dominate until halftime.

Even with 62 per cent of possession, Green's goal in the 27th minute was a soft one.

He fired his shot from the left edge of the box, with All Whites goalkeeper Stefan Marinovic wrong-footed and rooted to the spot as the ball flew past him at his near post.

Hudson was reluctant to put the blame on the 25-year-old.

"I want to see it again, but I think he's just not seen it properly. He's been fantastic for us and I certainly wouldn't single him out for that and I thought the goal was against the run of play."

Marinovic made up for the error by making a smothering, one-on-one save off DeAndre Yedlin three minutes later.

New Zealand played much better in the second half, with Hudson saying a change in mindset was the key to that.

"We lacked a bit of energy later on in the first half which was possibly the result of playing Mexico a few days ago. That was a really tough game and we worked really hard.

"In the second half, I think we were the team that really went to try and win the game.

"I thought the subs that came on gave us a lift and we had a bit of belief and I just think we were more positive. The change in mindset, with some fresh legs, changed the game."

The Americans still had their possession dominance in the second half, but that meant little when Patterson equalised with 20 minutes to go.

A bouncing corner was not cleared by the US defence and Patterson fired his low shot through the legs of US goalkeeper William Yarbrough.

Barbarouses came on with 15 minutes to go and added a spark to his side.

He played a ball in to Patterson which the latter flicked on towards goal before an American defender cleared it off the line.

It was one of a number of chances New Zealand had to grab a winner late on, but they could find the back of the net.

Marinovic made two great saves in the closing stages to seal the draw.

Overall, Hudson was happy with how the two friendlies had gone.

"We've got one year really to prepare for the final stages of World Cup qualifying. All of us in the camp are very pleased, we're very proud and we know we're moving on the right track."

AT A GLANCE

United States 1 (Julian Green 27') New Zealand 1 (Monty Patterson 72'). HT: 1-0.