They haven't had much match practice, but the United States travel well, if their last two outings are any indication.
It all points to hosts Hong Kong having a tough opener when the ICC World Cricket Division Three tournament gets under way on Saturday.
'We can take heart from the last two tournaments we played in, winning both. We haven't played much lately due to it being winter back home, but we are quietly confident of doing well here,' said Imran Khan, manager of the US team.
Hong Kong take on the US at the Kowloon Cricket Club in one of three games on the first day of the six-nation competition. It will be a key game for both sides as an early victory will give impetus to the winning team in the round-robin competition.
Khan is upbeat on his side's chances after winning the Division Four tournament last August in Italy - defeating the hosts, who are also here - followed by victory in a regional Twenty20 competition also featuring Canada and Bermuda.
'Winning this event will be a huge boost for the game in the United States. I cannot overstate the magnitude of winning here,' Khan said. 'Not only will we be promoted into Division Two, but it will mean more funding from the ICC and the chance for these players to travel and play more cricket.'