Now that you have time to reminisce, what is etched in your mind as you recover from four weeks of World Cup competition? Here are a few of thoughts I conjured up as I restarted my normal training routine. There are so many memories but only so much paper.
The streets were alive with music and revelry. Brazilian supporters were dressed in their national colors of yellow and green, joyously pounding their samba drums. Scottish kilts and bagpipes were just as prevalent. The beer was flowing, and so was national pride.
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.