The first hour didn't present too many chances, but it was the Joeys that struck decisively just after the hour mark, when Melbourne Victory's Lucas Derrick found the back of the net.
It looked like it would be enough but with only two minutes of the 90 remaining, USA found an equaliser.
The Joeys carelessly gave away possession in its own half, and Joe Gallardo was on hand to level the score.
The Joeys play Stade Rennais Friday and France U-17 on Sunday (local time).
Tony Vidmar's Joeys will compete at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile in October.