By the Americans...
No excuses and I don't care if Italy technically outmatches the U.S. at virtually every position. Its time for the U.S. to get their due and show some sack. Yes, they made a nice run to the quarterfinals in 2002, yes, they've got some decent young talent, yes, soccer is still a second or third rate sport in America, but I want that to change. Tomorrow is perhaps the most pivotal game in American soccer history. If the Americans lose and get eliminated in the first round, soccer will take an even further backburner role in the rich American professional sports scene. But if the Americans can nut up and find a way to get it done, some kids just might start seeing the light and validity in pursuing a professional career in soccer versus baseball, football or basketball.
I have no doubt that the Americans will show up tomorrow with pure focus and drive, just as will the Italians. It promises to be one of a defining moment in this sport in America.
The Americans got BEAT, not rolled, BEAT by a LEGITIMATE #2 team in the freaking world...well, maybe #3 the way Argentina is playing, but the point is the Americans were cold and out of sorts. Besides, after seeing Argentina hand Serbia & Montenegro their asses today 6-0, 3-0 doesn't seem quite as catastrophic as it did a couple days ago.
Team USA has had five days to reflect, spend time at Ramstein with American servicemen and women, for whatever that's worth, and will come out ready to fight.
I love Italy, I've had the pleasure of visiting that country three times, all on business, but I always winged a little vacation time at the tail end.
I love the food, the people, the history. Italy is a marvelous country. But I'll be damned if I don't demand that we beat the Italians tomorrow, take care of business against Ghana and somehow just clear this tough ass draw we've got.
Go USA!
Help this sport get some legit cred back home in the States.
Oh, I will be watching the game at my crib with two American buddies (from West Texas) and five Brazilian buddies. We will all be rooting for the gringos to get the job done. My Brazilian brothers promise to bring good luck. We shall see. At least I can say we'll get good and plowed. Cheers!
Is it on ABC? I will be somewhere that doesnt have cable.
I'm rooting for the US on this one, always liked an underdog
ManuMania, also I hope you root for the USA out of respect for our Spurs/Manu/Oberto...Scola?....bond. We are brothers of sorts now. We need your support. Argentina, please come into this thread and show some love. You guys are sitting pretty with three World Cups, two NBA championships, an Olympic Gold Medal and a possible future World Championship. Show some brotherhood. Let's get it done tomorrow.
I also love Argentina and am visiting BA with my wife in August. Its gonna be HUGE. I can't wait to ask a cab driver if he likes Manu. So Argentina, Spurs Nation loves you and those of us who give a damn about USA soccer are asking for your support.
But just beware that when you guys end up facing Brazil down the road, I'll root against your asses.
Still kind of funny that the US won the 1st World Cup game ever played. Or that the US was the 1st team to beat England in the World Cup. In any event, the US can redeem itself tomorrow and live up to the hype with a win.
Not gonna happen...
In all actuality Dave, I don't think they need to win to accomplish something.
First, I disagree with you on that they just got "beat". They looked lost and didn't show much effort from anyone outside of Claudio Reyna. Outside of the asskicking the Serbs took today, the US played the worst game so far in the WC. I definetly think they have the potential to play to a much higher level but for whatever reason they didn't come out and play.
Now, I think the US must compete. I think they have to actually give themselves more than a few meaningless chances when they are down by 2 or 3 goals. They need to get in there and score a goal or 2. The match cannot be decided early on. The most important aspect of tomorrow's game is that the United States team come out and show heart.
I think that there are going to be some linup changes that will give them a spark. If Eddie Johnson doesn't start, I may fly to Germany and kick Arena's ass myself. I would not be opposed to a benching of Beasley or even Donovan at this point if neither come out and provide anything tomorrow. There are capable players on that bench such as Dempsey and Arena can't be afraid to use them. No one can be untouchable on this team.
We knew coming in that advancing to the round of 16 in this group was going to be a very difficult task for the US. However, I don't think they have to advance to the next round to make this WC a success. They need to compete. Hopefully thats what they do tomorrow.
I think that's the way to approach it. You can demand effort and hope for success, but you can't demand success. True fans stand by their team no matter what, otherwise they're just bandwagoners.
Good luck!
It will be hard to win Italy team, they are great in defense and in quick counter attacks.
2-0 for Italy, sorry US fans.
i don't care if USA wins, as long as Italy loses.
who won
itly is goin to win by 3+
If the US loses again, I'm rioting. Of course I live in the middle of nowhere so it will just be me walking up and down the street yelling random obscenities. But at any rate, I will be pissed.
Especially if the US is eliminated by the freakin' Italians...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccDyp2aRRCg
GL on the streets...
I'm going to be laughing when they lose.
Sense, what country are you a citizen of?
If the U.S. DOES manage to pull off the win, will there be a Jonestown-like mass suicide all through Italy?
If the US does win today, and if the Czechs win today, I'll become the biggest Czech fan in the history of soccer come Thursday.
USA 4
ITALY 1
Reality it will be!
A win would be a nice gesture to the Europeans, akin to the one finger raised variety, but if it doesn't happen, well, it's soccer or whatever. The one sport along with field hockey, curling, and cricket which the Old World has a chance of surpassing the US.
You may want to add Basketball to that list.
Grande, have you been drinking already after Brasil's 1st match?
Only if we keep Richard Jefferson on the national team. Or add Drew Gooden.
you forgot ice hockey
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