U.S.A . Soccer: America's Quest for World Cup 2010

>>> Read the author's surprising first-round prediction for the U.S team
(hint: fans of Jozy Altidore may not be too happy!)

 

Soccer has taken America by storm. After years as an also-ran in international competition, the U.S. Men's National Team finds itself ranked among the planet's best as it seeks an unprecedented sixth straight appearance in the FIFA World Cup, to be held in South Africa in 2010. The U. S. team is filled with an amazing collection of young talent, including players competing at the highest levels of European club soccer or starring in America's flourishing Major League Soccer. There has never been a better time to be a fan of this sport. Packed with dynamic photos, authoritative text, and the latest stats, U.S.A. Soccer is the perfect introduction to the U.S. Men's National Team as they prepare for the next World Cup.

THE BEAUTIFUL GAME AT YOUR FINGERTIPS FOR 2010 WORLD CUP
The World Cup is now just a couple months away, but do you know Bocanegra from Cherundolo? USA SOCCER: AMERICA'S QUEST FOR WORLD CUP 2010 by Don Gulbrandsen is the most user-friendly World Cup companion that any Team USA fan can want. This full-color book is filled with player profiles, team history, CONCACAF qualifying match capsules, South Africa host cities/venues facts, plus a must-read guide analyzing every team in the tournament. Created with the idea of being an indispensable resource during the World Cup, USA SOCCER can make even casual fans feel like experts when they watch the games this summer. Learn more about USA SOCCER on its official page now.

Author of "U.S.A. Soccer" sees early concern for U.S. fans
The first-round matchup against England has been called by many experts as the most-anticipated World Cup match for the U.S. team ever. Between injuries, W.A.G. controversies and old-fashioned rivalry, the match will be one of the most widely-watched sporting events in the U.S. in years. To help soccer fans know what to expect during this World Cup, Don Gulbrandsen, author of U.S.A. Soccer: America's Quest for World Cup 2010, has assembled his first-round predictions for the U.S. soccer team. Read what Gulbrandsen thinks about the Americans' chances so you are prepared for biggest problem he sees on the horizon.