After 40 years in the wilderness, United States returned to the World Cup their first appearance since 1950. Bob Gansler was the man tasked with guiding them back.
| Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
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3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 9 |
| 2 |
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3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 3 |
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3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 3 |
| 4 |
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3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 0 |
It was a tournament to forget for United States, who left without a single victory to their name. Goals proved hard to come by, with just 2 in 3 matches, and their lack of firepower ultimately told.
United States found the group stage unforgiving, unable to pick up a single victory against their opponents. Their campaign featured a heavy 1-5 defeat to Czechoslovakia, a narrow 0-1 loss to Italy, and a narrow 1-2 loss to Austria. The World Cup dream ended earlier than hoped, with United States bowing out in the first round.
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Lost all 3 matches conceded 8 in 3 matches.
Paul Caligiuri led United States's attack with 1 goal at the 1990 World Cup. Shared the top-scorer honours with Murray, both with 1.
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Wynalda sent off vs Czechoslovakia Banks booked twice.
The tactical mind behind United States's 1990 campaign. Winless under Gansler leading United States at his first World Cup.
Despite their limited squad size and lack of experience, the team showed flashes of attacking flair but ultimately succumbed to stronger opponents. Gansler's tactics focused on quick counter-attacks, but this approach was not enough to overcome more established teams.
