The US Men's National team have not missed a World Cup in a very very long time. This year we have seen giants of the global game like Argentina and the Netherlands struggle to make or completely miss the next World Cup in Russia. Now with one match to play against struggling Tabagoners from Trinidad, the US can push aside a rough qualification and cement its spot in Russia next summer. A lot of work will need to be done in the meantime if they do qualify and hopefully a few players catch fire heading into the tournament to give the country a fighting chance of exceeding any minimal expectation the team might have. The US should do the job today. It won't be pretty and it will most likely be frustrating as all hell tonight but with the permutations on the table, the US will claim their spot.
This will likely spark a massive interest from most Americans regardless if you've watched a match since that heart wrenching night against Belgium in 2014. Thanks Wando. People don't forget.
It will be great even for just three or so games to have the eyes of the country on the Yanks as they try to maraud through Russia and most likely a group of death. The bars will be full and the songs will be sung. The haters of the sport, of which there are many, will watch but still be there to point out the flaws of the sport or how it will never make it in America. From the fledgling to the die-hard fans of the sport, it will be a month that will capture your imagination and even convert some to the beautiful game. Come one, come all. The more the merrier.
What we don't need though is for the following video to make it into the mainstream.
What we don't need though is for the following video to make it into the mainstream.
It's a true team effort to get to the World Cup. (via @ussoccer) pic.twitter.com/SluaVxIU2Y— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) October 9, 2017
Not now, not ever. It the anti-soccer stereotype brought to life. 11 seconds can ruin the momentum that soccer has on its side in this country. Rick Pitino couldn't even kill his legacy that quickly. Talking premature ejaculation, folks. Players being carried over what looks to be a giant puddle to the training pitch is something that any soccer hater will have burnt into their memory. More than any dive, or fake injury, or 0-0 result.
For the love of God and all things soccer, lets get this video off the internet so it doesn't come back to bite us. We need a win tonight not the negative juju that this sort of event can cast around a group of 11 men trying to get to the world's biggest stage.
Take us to the promised land, Pulisic. Just hopefully not by piggyback across 8 inches of water.
For the love of God and all things soccer, lets get this video off the internet so it doesn't come back to bite us. We need a win tonight not the negative juju that this sort of event can cast around a group of 11 men trying to get to the world's biggest stage.
Take us to the promised land, Pulisic. Just hopefully not by piggyback across 8 inches of water.
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