Anyone noticing the US seems to be following in the steps with England? They seem to be happy with a draw and only picking up the momentum near the end of the game when it is usually too late. Their next match to redeem:
United States vs. Algeria - 23 Jun 10:00am (AST)
A United States of America football fan looks on as her country plays in the FIFA World Cup 2010.
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World Cup: Donovan thinks the best is yet to come for US
By beating Algeria, the Americans would reach the group phase for the first time in eight years. Even with a draw against the Desert Foxes, theyou.S. Could advance as long as England fails to beat Slovenia and doesn't gain a point and wipe out the American advantage in goals scored. Ref. Source 3
I am hoping for a different look when they come out to play. Having one of the best rated goal keepers out there should be enough that we are not playing from behind like we seem to do far too often. Once we get out of group play the USA team will really have to step up and show the world that yes we can play Football.
Lessons are learned by all on soccer mission
"Perspective." Mike Friesen didn't have to think long before the word tumbled out of his mouth, didn't have to mull over what he would remember most about a two-week trip to South Africa. Ref. Source 5
The United States has beaten France 3-1 in the Women's World Cup soccer semifinals, sending the Americans to their first World Cup final since 1999.
Sunday's final will pit the United States against the winner of Wednesday's semifinal match between Sweden and Japan. Ref. CNN