The Contenders · Nation to Glory
Take USA to Glory
“relentless athletes”
USA — relentless athletes. A project forever two cycles from arrival. The bookmakers file them under the contenders at 16/1 – 40/1.
▶ Play as USA
- The bookmakers
- The Contenders — 16/1 – 40/1
- The federation's target
- The quarter-finals
- Your spine
- Kasey Keller, but louder in goal · Oguchi Onyewu, but somehow bigger at the back · Claudio Reyna, but he shouts in midfield · Brian McBride, but his nose survived up front
One World Cup, forty-odd decisions, no second leg. Pick the shape, name the squad, make the calls from the touchline, and see how far USA can go. Free to play, one sitting, no sign-up.
▶ Play as USA
The Favourites · 6/1 – 12/1
The Contenders · 16/1 – 40/1
The Dark Horses · 66/1 – 150/1
The Outsiders · 250/1 – 500/1
The Improbables · 1000/1 and drifting