In 2005, Major League Soccer re-introduced the name for a series of professional matches in the United States.
The collapse of the North American Soccer League had removed the ability of U.S. players getting meaningful outdoor experience.
While indoor soccer was booming, USSF didn't see it as an adequate replacement for outdoor competition when it came to preparing players for international outdoor soccer.
Texas Stadium Irving United States 1-1 Costa Rica May 30, 1992 RFK Stadium Washington United States 3–1 Ireland (match part of 1992 U.S. Cup) June 3, 1992 Soldier Field Chicago United States 1–0 Portugal (match part of 1992 U.S. Cup) June 6, 1992 Soldier Field Chicago United States 1–1 Italy (match part of 1992 U.S. Cup) In 1993, USSF resurrected the World Series of Soccer to prepare the national team for the 1994 FIFA World Cup.
Therefore, USSF sought other games to provide the team with competitive experience.