Group C - USA

The team that have hosted the World Cup, and still not conquered football. 'Soccer' remains the 3rd biggest sport in the States, but the tide is slowly turning, and manager Bob Bradley really is turning the fortunes of the team around.

The USA squad are, in fact, incredibly attacking. Quick pace, attacking mentality, and a strong defence could make games against the team very difficult.

Capital City: Washington DC
Captain: Carlos Bocanegra
Manager: Bob Bradley
Star Man: Michael Bradley - the coach's son has gone from zero to hero in a matter of months. Now an integral member of the team, he is reminiscent of a young Paul Scholes - a man whose passing accuracy leads the team and could prove to become the man who makes the crucial difference.
Group Games: England (12th June); Slovenia (18th June); Algeria (23rd June)
Adam's Prediction: Will win against Slovenia and Algeria, but lose to England. Runners up in the group, but to lose in the second round. 2nd in Group C.

Full Squad:
Goalkeepers: Brad Guzan (Aston Villa), Tim Howard (Everton), Marcus Hahnemann (Wolves) 

Defenders: Carlos Bocanegra (Rennes), Jonathan Bornstein (Chivas USA), Steve Cherundolo (Hannover), Jay DeMerit (Watford), Clarence Goodson (IK Start), Oguchi Onyewu (AC Milan), Jonathan Spector (West Ham) 

Midfielders: DaMarcus Beasley (unattached), Michael Bradley (Borussia Monchengladbach), Ricardo Clark (Houston Dynamo), Clint Dempsey (Fulham), Landon Donovan (Los Angeles Galaxy), Maurice Edu (Rangers), Benny Feilhaber (Aarhus), Stuart Holden (Bolton), Jose Torres (Pachuca)

Forwards: Jozy Altidore (Villarreal), Edson Buddle (Los Angeles Galaxy), Robbie Findley (Real Salt Lake), Herculez Gomez (Puebla)