USA - WC Team Breakdown

The excitement is building as we get closer to opening match of the 2010 World Cup. Continuing on with the nations in Group C, The United States is the final Group C team we will breakdown.

Official Name: United States Soccer Federation


Nickname: Stars & Stripes

FIFA Confederation: CONCACAF (North & Central America, Caribbean)

FIFA Code: USA

How They Qualified: 1st place in CONCACAF hexagonal final stage

World Cup Appearances (Including 2010): 9

Best WC Finish: 3rd place, Uruguay 1930

World Cup Record (MP: Wins - Draws - Losses): 25: 6W - 3D - 16L

Head Coach: Bob Bradley

Most Capped Player (# of caps): Cobi Jones (164)

All-Time Goal Scoring Leader (# of goals): Landon Donovan (42)

Brief Footballing History:
Despite soccer's standing as the 4th or 5th sport in the US, its history is surprisingly rich.

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