Every run-up to a World Cup qualifying window has its area of focus. Usually it centers around player availability, or the opponent. But the upcoming trio of games for the United States men's national team against El Salvador in Columbus, Ohio, Canada in Hamilton, Ontario and Honduras in St. Paul, Minnesota has a special point of emphasis.
The weather, and just how much of an advantage it might provide for the U.S. team.
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