The disappointments of the Gold Cup and CONCACAF Cup are squarely in the rearview mirror according to U.S. players, who insist their sole focus is Friday's start to qualifying.
ST LOUIS — The start of a World Cup qualifying campaign is usually a time when optimism is bountiful, as the prospects of a fresh start and new faces surround a national team with positive thoughts.
That isn't quite the feeling surrounding the U.S. national team as it prepares for the start of qualification for the 2018 World Cup. The lingering hangover left behind by an awful run of results has left a dark cloud hanging over the team.