United States to play Antigua and Barbuda in a World Cup qualifying match
(MCT) — They call the Caribbean twin islands of Antigua and Barbuda “Land of 365 Beaches.” Most visitors arrive with flip-flops, swimsuits and sunscreen in their luggage. The United States national soccer team traveled to the Lesser Antilles nation from Miami on Thursday morning with no plans for beach fun.
The Americans are there for serious business, to win a critical World Cup qualifying match Friday night over The Benna Boys, as the Antigua team is nicknamed.
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