Since the 2017 sign-stealing scandal, Houston has become public enemy #1, but the Astros’ home crowd thrives off that energy. Minute Maid Park is loud, proud, and ready to rattle opposing pitchers.

After facing hostile crowds at home in the CONCACAF Gold Cup, Tyler Adams says U.S. players hope to be better prepared in case American supporters are outnumbered at World Cup matches next year.

Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. A sellout crowd of more than 22,000 created a hostile atmosphere for the USMNT, which looked out to see a stadium almost entirely filled with Guatemala fans.

After facing hostile crowds at home in the CONCACAF Gold Cup, Tyler Adams says U.S. players hope to be better prepared in case American supporters are outnumbered at World Cup matches next year.

Get to go home and play in front of our fans at Gainbridge," Pacers guard Aaron Nesmith said. "They've been waiting for this for 25 years, so it's exciting to go back and see what the atmosphere ...