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Originally Posted by mrdeeds
I used to want the US to win in soccer, but not now. There were a washout in the WC and were fortunate to win the Gold Cup. I have little doubt they will get slaughtered.  |
I wouldn't exactly call the US a washout in the World Cup... that was not exactly an easy group they were in... they had the eventual winners, Italy, Ghana (who were shockingly resilient) and the Czechs (who were just as unlucky against Italy and Ghana).
The Gold Cup "offside" was unfortunate, but it happens a lot. Human error is an understood part of the game, and teams have to be thoughtful of it. The play looked offside at first glance. I thought it was a fair call until they started showing replays... however, that sort of thing happens every week in club competitions.
They will get totalled in Copa though. The US doesn't fare well against the Latin teams away from home... especially with that freaking dream team Argentina is sending.