Team USA Commences Training For Quaich 2018

Goombay and Swayze in the rain in Florida

Just twelve weeks removed from a humiliating defeat at the hands of the Scots in Austin in October, Team USA gathered in south Florida this week to begin practicing for the Quaich rematch in Scotland in 2018.  The mood was decidedly somber as Team USA continue to collectively lick its wounds after losing the Quaich for the first time on home soil.

"We're not dwelling on last year," said Eric "Swayze" Silagy, refusing to comment on his own inept 1 - 3 performance in Austin.  "We're focused on 2018."

Mother Nature provided ideal practice conditions, including a full day of rain where the Americans could break out the rain suits and rain-grip gloves that will be so essential across the pond next year.

"I hope the Scots are enjoying their time with the Quaich," said a confident USA Captain Chris "Guvna" Hughes.  "Because it ain't gonna last long."