The United States Men’s National Team is halfway through CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying, topping the table due to goal differential. For the fourth time this year, the next opponent is Jamaica, which is rapidly fading out of contention for Qatar. Matches at Independence Park in Kingston – a venue affectionately known as The Office – are never easy, even in front of a limited audience.
Jamaica is led by Theodore “Tappa” Whitmore, who began his fourth managerial stint in January of 2017. Despite growing domestic criticism, the 49-year-old Montego Bay native remains confident that the team is improving.