Flooded field a problem for USA men's soccer trying to qualify for World Cup

The final path to the World Cup involved an unexpected water crossing for U.S. Soccer.

Heavy rain on this Caribbean island 71/2 miles off the coast of Venezuela left the center of Ato Boldon Stadium's field soggy, the flanks submerged and the encircling running track flooded. While the team's 10,000 pounds of equipment included 200 boots, 65 balls, 60 rain jackets and 30 cases of Powerade, a Bailey bridge was not in the inventory, so many American players were carried onto the field in an attempt to keep their feet somewhat dry for the final training session before Tuesday's match against Trinidad and Tobago.

"I saw the field and I just kind of giggled," star American midfielder Christian Pulisic said.

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