Some will always complain about internationals ruining clubs' momentum, but the past week has seen some of the biggest nations stumble on the road to Qatar. And that makes for good stories.
Timothy Weah's 11th-minute goal gave the U.S. some early momentum in their World Cup qualifier vs. Jamaica, but Michail Antonio's sublime long-distance strike ensured the two sides shared the spoils.
The U.S. men's national team is on top of CONCACAF's Octagonal World Cup qualifying table, but it's tight at the top, and Gregg Berhalter's team will need three points from Jamaica to stay ahead of the chasing pack.