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They aren't in for sure but they should qualify if they keep playing like they are.
They are currently sitting in 2nd place in the CONCACAF region which is probably the weakest region in World Cup play (top 3 teams make it with 4th playing the 4th place team from South America for the last spot).
It was an exciting match and yes, it was an incredibly important game to the USA since this was the 1st serious FIFA championship that they have ever played in.
As soon as Brazil scored their first goal 45 seconds into the 2nd half; I knew it was over. That's what seperates teams like USA, England (yes I'll throw England in there), Russia, Mexico, etc. from the elite world teams like Spain, Italy, Brazil, Netherlands.
These teams know how to come back from being down...Spain was losing to South Africa well into the game and never lost its composure. It is difficult to explain the differences but teams like the USA generally score off of singular fantastic efforts while teams like Spain and Brazil come at you like a swarm of bees and beat you with crisp short 1-2 passes, superb individual and team skills.
Either way, it was a great opportunity for the USA to show that they are making great strides in soccer. I know it's difficult to say but I was happy to see the USA really upset after losing the game. In past games, they seem to act like they expect to lose and not really care. This time; they knew they were playing world quality futball and just couldn't finish Brazil off. The look on Dempsey's face was priceless. He had an outstanding tournament and someone with that type of heart deserves to be playing on the National team.
Does anyone know what is up with Jozy Altidore? He is an incredibly gifted player but it really irritates me that he appears to show no pride for the USA. I notice every single game when they are playing the National Anthem; he is the ONLY player on our national team that doesn't place his hand over his heart and keeps his hands behind his back.
They are currently sitting in 2nd place in the CONCACAF region which is probably the weakest region in World Cup play (top 3 teams make it with 4th playing the 4th place team from South America for the last spot).
It was an exciting match and yes, it was an incredibly important game to the USA since this was the 1st serious FIFA championship that they have ever played in.
As soon as Brazil scored their first goal 45 seconds into the 2nd half; I knew it was over. That's what seperates teams like USA, England (yes I'll throw England in there), Russia, Mexico, etc. from the elite world teams like Spain, Italy, Brazil, Netherlands.
These teams know how to come back from being down...Spain was losing to South Africa well into the game and never lost its composure. It is difficult to explain the differences but teams like the USA generally score off of singular fantastic efforts while teams like Spain and Brazil come at you like a swarm of bees and beat you with crisp short 1-2 passes, superb individual and team skills.
Either way, it was a great opportunity for the USA to show that they are making great strides in soccer. I know it's difficult to say but I was happy to see the USA really upset after losing the game. In past games, they seem to act like they expect to lose and not really care. This time; they knew they were playing world quality futball and just couldn't finish Brazil off. The look on Dempsey's face was priceless. He had an outstanding tournament and someone with that type of heart deserves to be playing on the National team.
Does anyone know what is up with Jozy Altidore? He is an incredibly gifted player but it really irritates me that he appears to show no pride for the USA. I notice every single game when they are playing the National Anthem; he is the ONLY player on our national team that doesn't place his hand over his heart and keeps his hands behind his back.
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