The night before a big game can be a nerve-wracking moment for some inexperienced players, and sleep comes at a premium to begin with. Add in some unwarranted distractions, and you could be set up for a long evening of tossing and turning, arguably the last thing you would want from a physical standpoint.
That is what the US Men's National Team had to endure before their match with Panama. Jenny Taft shared the story yesterday.