U.S. facing unpredictable final hurdle on road to 2018 World Cup

The U.S. is playing the worst team in CONCACAF World Cup qualifying to secure its spot in Russia, but that seemingly simple task has been complicated

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad & Tobago — After a day spent wondering whether a waterlogged stadium might force the U.S. national team to play it's CONCACAF World Cup qualifying finale against Trinidad & Tobago somewhere else — or a day later — hot and sunny conditions blanketed the area ahead of Tuesday night's decisive match.

Though we shouldn't expect the playing surface at Ato Boldon Stadium to resemble that of the Camp Nou, all signs point to the U.S. being able to take the field and attempt securing its place to the 2018 World Cup. The Americans…