After the horrendous beating that U.S. took from Germany, what do you think their World Cup chances are?
536233
You Americans take friendlies too seriously. greece took a pasting from Holland (i think 0-3) before Euro 2004 and went on to oust the Portuguese, French and Czechs to win the tournament.
330852
They will not win the world cup obviously and they're not expected to. Hell it's the first time they've qualified! That alone is a huge achievement for them.\n\nAs for their group, however, I think they might have a chance of making it to the second round. The group could have been much worst for them.\n\nA lot of critics on those shows on FSC etc have said that they are the cinderalla team of the tournament and can possibly ruin someone's second place in group B. Time will tell. \n\nThey have an OK chance of moving on - but winning the WC....noo way. The WC trophy belongs to Brazil.
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I am disappointed with the US team, however, I did not really expect a win from them. I was hoping for a draw, but felt that if they did draw, then the result would come off US capitalizing on a very uncharacteristic Czech opening. \nPrimarily, I felt the US didn't play their style and because of the questionable comments of their coach, Bruce Arena, they tried to set up more intelligently out of static balls. However, they were less intelligent in the end, because they didn't attack and that cost them the openings they normally find. So the real individual to blame is coach Arena. If you recall, a couple days ago, reports indicated that Coach Arena said to the US that they should emulate Holland. That was a mistake, because the US do not possess the talent or personnel to play such a style. \nAlso, the US should have played one more friendly and against a European team. They were primarily training against Concacaf and African Zone teams in playing Venezuela, Morocco, and a closed-doors match against Angola. They should have scheduled European matches to try to get a sense of the Czech side instead of just building false confidence to some degree. They could have better figured out their weaknesses and made adjustments rather than trying to be a team they really are not!\nLastly, I do not like the decision to play the 4-5-1. Donovan only lost a place in the formation. The US should have stuck with a 4-4-2 and Convey should not have started. He is an explosive, off the bench player...not a starter. He could have been the reenergizer. Instead, even though a slight injury concern, O'Brien should've started as he spreads the defense well. Convey is more of a striking midfielder, who brings energy, something the US needed when they went down. Trying to reenergize a team is not O'Brien's role. He plays better and with more confidence coming onto the pitch in the beginning. The other choices for defenders were good choices I felt except for Onyewu. Pope should've been on Koller from the beginning because he brings experience. Onyewu could have been more effective as a center back that doesn't necessarily mark an individual, at least initially, merely because of his inexperience... \nOverall, the US made some big mistakes, but the bigger mistakes were strategic ones that could and should've been made prior to the game with the right friendlies being played, lineup decisions, and such coaching calls.
1055020
I wasn't impressed at all. I didn't see anything that showed me that they can beat Brazil. In fact, I have heard through reliable resources that the US is going to knock of Italy.\nItaly couldn't beat their way out of a wet paper bag if they had too.
1138749
I hope they beat those bloody Germans 3-0. Give them a dose of their own medicine. I was hoping it was England who faced Germany, to see either one loose would be a dream come true for me. But what will happen if Germany get knocked out in the second round? Mass riots, chaos perhaps. I think the Germans have too much pressure on them to win, so they will probably play a good game. On the other hand, Sweeden doesn't want to be sent packing so they will be feirce as well. It is going to be a good game. I hope Sweeden win, but in all likelihood Germany will send the Sweedes home.
335979
I'd like to see the USA bring it home. It's hard to go against France with the way Henry is playing. Germany has a great team with the homeland edge. Although my guess is ENGLAND with their very well rounded team and if Robinson plays well in the net.
446887
I think they are in a very difficult group, but definitely The USA has a chance of getting in the last 8 or 4 if they can overcome the first round, but hopefully for the they don't have to face Brazil early in the next round like they did in 1994. But who knows The USA can be the big surprise of this world cup.
430986
I would of coarse love to see the United States win the world cup because i am American and they are always being underestimated. Other then United States i would like to see Holland take it. They have a strong team and some fire power up front. If Van Nistelrooy has a tournament, i believe Holland will take it, if not, England isnt lookin to bad themselves. They just need to get Beckham's head out of his ass and stop hyping him up because he aint good he can only take free kicks.
1181808
germany is gonna win\nits really hard to beat a home team at the world cup\nespecially a team like germany
1170437
They have a nice team, but they got completely outclassed by Germany. England could do the same.
1160390
taken that they just lost 4:1 against switzerland i'd say none
1031054
FIFA and Media combined to make this mess. How the US is(was) ranked #5 in the world is beyond me. US was exposed in this world cup. Decent players, but they really are not that good.
299133
The USA. Though they are ranked World No. 3 at the moment, I cannot see them progressing beyond the 1st round. They are in a Group with Czech Republic and Italy. Too much competition.
326136
Now that I'm done laughing......   Unfortunately I have to agree that the USA is in the "Group Of Death"  lol  And If they do make it out of the group stages there is a good chance that their next match would be against the favorite to win...Brazil.
1083680
I thought the passing was their main problem - every other pass they made went to a czech! There were a couple of decent efforts in the last 30mins or so but way too little too late.\n\nI'd like to see them come back but their next 2 games need to play their best games ever. Depending how the other teams do in their remaining games, a draw with Italy may suffice if they can beat Ghana, but realistically, USA will be very lucky even to manage a draw against Italy.\n\nI'm English and an England fan, but I want to see the USA do well so COME ON TEAM AMERICA - GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER!!! You can do it for your country!
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Bloody RIDICULOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!\n\nI hope they(USA)get their a**** served to them for breakfast by Ghana. . .which I'm sure is likely to happen. . .they have and never will go far in the World Cup.
1048272
I'd be very surprised if the USA team mounted a threatening challenge to my pick to win the cup in 06. I'm an Aussie and my heart is with my beloved Socceroo's, but I love the Italian side and watching them play. Great technicians of the game. I followed them in the 2002 cup also and was devastated when they were knocked out. I think the score will be the same as their previous game. Italy 3 USA 0. Good luck Italy, this Aussie girl is counting on you, after the Socceroo's of course, to take that cup away from Brazil.