Sporting Kansas City midfielder
Martin Steuble
started and played the full 90 minutes for the Philippines on Sunday in a 3-0 loss at Thailand. The international friendly was played in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand as both teams prepare for the 2014 Asean Football Federation Suzuki Cup later this month. Thailand received goals from Mongkol Thosakrai (30'), Prakit Deeprom (54') and Kroekrit Thawikan (74').
Steuble also started in the Philippines last match -- a 3-0 win versus Nepal on Oct. 31 -- and now has 11 caps since making his international debut earlier this year. The Philippines are led by former U.S. Men's National Team defender Thomas Dooley and are No. 129 in the latest FIFA rankings.
The 2014 AFF Suzuki Cup begins Nov. 22 with Philippines in Group A, which also includes Vietnam, Indonesia and Laos. The eight-team tournament is co-hosted by Singapore and Vietnam.
The Philippines will play a final tune-up match against Cambodia on Nov. 14 inside their home venue, Rizal Memorial Stadium, in Manila. Follow @Martin_Steuble and @PHI_Azkals on Twitter for updates.
Steuble, 26, is one of seven Sporting KC players to feature in international matches in 2014 along with Matt Besler (USA), Graham Zusi (USA), Lawrence Olum (Kenya), Jorge Claros (Honduras), Soony Saad (Lebanon) and Erik Palmer Brown (USA U-20).
