U.S. maybe not cut out for soccer
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by user Thefoulpole
The Foul Pole: Happy it doesn't have to write about soccer anymore
The United States is a great country and all, but when is it going to realize that it cannot play soccer. After an 8th place finish in the 2002 World Cup, the U.S. will not advance to the 2nd round of 16.
The speed of Ghana did not seem to be a problem early in the first half, but after Ghana scored a penalty kick in the late part of the first half to go up 2-1, it seemed as though the U.S. was destined to go home.
In a must win, the U.S. came out flat, again. Maybe Bruce Arena isn't the guy. Maybe some of these players aren't the answer. Or maybe, the U.S. just isn't getting any better at soccer.
Brian McBride and Landon Donovan failed to show up. Basically, the U.S. is going home and really didn't put forth the effort and consistency needed to advance.
Best of luck to Ghana and Italy. At least we don't have to write about soccer anymore.
Date
Thu 06/22/06, 8:03 am EST
