Back for more experience

After a 12 year absence, the United States will dispute the American Cup looking for more experience. In their last appearance in 1995, the Americans left a good impression when they had a fourth place finish after eliminating Argentina and Mexico.

The "best American National Team of all time" has a problem with consistency. They had 2 dismal showings in World Cup 1998 and 2006, but had a surprising fifth place finish in 2002.

Since Bruce Arena left in 2006 the U.S. has been under the guidance of Bob Bradley. The U.S. will be fielding a young squad. Dempsey, Conrad, and Johnson stand out. They participated in World Cup 2006 and they hope to use what they learned in Venezuela.

Coach Bob Bradley Bob Bradley took over the U.S. National Team after an impressive run in Major League Soccer of the U.S. As the coach of the Chicago Fire, Metro Stars, and Chivas he won nine MLS championships. He was even promoted to assistant, to then U.S. National Team coach, Bruce Arena.

The Star Benny Feilhaber Twenty two year old Benny Feilhaber has become a mainstay on the U.S. national team. This young midfielder, that plays his club football for German side Hamburg, scored the game winning goal in the final of the Gold Cup against Mexico. He began to make a name for himself in the 2005 Junior World Cup, where he had to face Argentine Lionel Messi, which he will have to face again in Venezuela.