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As has come to be expected the United States reached the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa by efficiently qualifying in first place in the final six-team Hexagonal phase of North, Central America and Caribbean Zone qualifying. Under the watchful guidance of Stars and Stripes coach Bob Bradley, a very structured mix of proven internationals and up-and-coming stars never appeared to be in danger of missing the finals, and will be focused on improving upon their second-place finish at the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup, also held in South Africa.After posting nine goals against none in their Stage 2 defeat of Barbados, Team USA found themselves matched with Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala, and Cuba in Group 1 of Round 3. Bradley's United States squad held firm, winning five of six matches in the second-to-last group stage, with their only defeat coming in a 2-1 loss to the Soca Warriors in Port of Spain, after having already clinched a berth in the Hexagonal.

The Stars and Stripes began off the decisive final phase in the best manner possible, beating arch-rival Mexico 2-0 prior to playing to a 2-2 draw in El Salvador. An easy 3-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago was followed up by a 3-1 loss in Costa Rica, one of only two Team USA defeats in the final round. The other defeat came at the hands of Mexico, by a score of 2-1 in the fortress-like Estadio Azteca, although the United States was able to stay on track and punch their South Africa 2010 ticket with a 3-2 victory in another of CONCACAF's toughest venues – the Estadio Olimpico in the Honduran city of San Pedro Sula.

Most recently, the name Landon Donovan has been synonymous with the United States national team. The LA Galaxy mid-field attacker has often provided his very best performances while sporting the USA shirt, and there is little doubt star will once again be one of his country's leading players at South Africa 2010. Surrounding Donovan with an impressive supporting cast are the likes of mid-fielders Michael Bradley and Clint Dempsey, striker Jozy Altidore, and goalkeeper Tim Howard, all of whom spend their time in the trade for European clubs when not representing The Yanks.