JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – The United States’ World Cup chances pivot – ready to turn one way or another – with Friday’s game against Slovenia.
It’s an unusual position for U.S. Soccer, which is rarely a favorite in a World Cup match, let alone a favorite to advance out of group play.
But that’s where the Americans finds themselves.
The United States, holding one point along with England, is lodged in the middle of Group C, trailing Slovenia, which collected three points with its opening match win over Algeria.
The U.S. players, along with head coach Bob Bradley, consider Friday’s match in Johannesburg’s Ellis Park a must-win.