Tag: soccer
Team USA Still Chasing Worldwide Respect
Six months ago, during the draw for the World Cup in Germany, the U.S. National Team's fate may have been determined. Before a ball was kicked, before a penalty kick was awarded and before a red card was handed out, Team USA found itself in the 'Group of Death.' Out of the eight, four-team groups, the U.S. was drawn in arguably the most difficult.
Red, White & Blue Not Seeing Stars
After a dreadful and uninspired performance in its 3-0 loss to the Czech Republic last week, the U.S. national team was counted out, left for dead. The Americans were still searching for their first World Cup victory on European soil. Moreover, the U.S. was up against Italy – and its 0-8 all-time record versus the Azzurri. But after a 90-minute battle and two red cards, the Red, White and Blue were not seeing 'stars' as everyone had projected. Rather, in a defining moment for soccer in this country, the Yanks avoided the potential knockout punch from world-power Italy. Not only did Team USA keep the stars from spinning in front of its eyes with the 1-1 final, but the Americans kept their hopes alive of advancing to the next round of the tournament.
Sharks & Minnows – Who Will Prevail?
What other sporting competition occurs every four years, involves 194 nations, requires over two years of qualification, involves 847 matches contested over six continents, and includes qualification stages that are viewed by nearly 19 million spectators? The Beautiful Game! The World Cup!
The World Cup: Your Chance to Be International
When the World Cup starts today, I urge you all to enjoy it like the rest of the world.
