How far will the US soccer team make it in the World Cup?
343990
They will lose to both Italy and the Czechs, so they will go out in the 1ST round.
1029129
right! USA is about to lose the match\nAnd lose their coach, hopefully
468742
Kasey Keller will have to lead the team from his goal crease.  He has been in form and hopefully he will play as well if not better than Brad Friedel did in Korea in 2002.\n\nAlso, the US needs Claudio Reyna to be healthy, there's lots of reasons why he is the USA's captain.
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Consistent play, comprehensive preparations and a slew of talented players – many of whom helped see them through to the quarter-finals at Korea/Japan 2002 – ensured the United States can look forward to a fifth consecutive appearance on the world's biggest stage at Germany 2006. \nGone are the days when the North American nation was derided as a second-tier footballing side, and coach Bruce Arena has his team believing that their capricious mix of young talents such as DaMarcus Beasley and Landon Donovan and wily old campaigners like Brian McBride and Claudio Reyna could be enough to see off the world's best. \n\nArena's Americans reached the 2006 FIFA World Cup™ with three matches still to play in the final round of North, Central American and Caribbean qualifying. And even with a loss late in the campaign to fellow qualifiers Costa Rica, the USA still finished top of the regional pack for the first time in their history. \n\nWith only one loss in their opening six final round matches, the US needed a win at home against arch-rivals Mexico on 3 September 2005 to book their place and a capacity crowd in Columbus, Ohio roared on the Stars and Stripes in one of the most colourful atmospheres ever seen at a football game in the United States. \n\nGoals from Steve Ralston and Beasley saw the Americans defeat their neighbours to the south and kick off wild celebrations in and around Crew Stadium in the heart of the Midwest. "You'll look at it and say it's real easy and it's a breeze. But it's not a breeze. It's very difficult," Arena said of their qualifying campaign. \n\n"I remember back to our first game in this round away in Trinidad and every game has been difficult, but I think our experiences over the last four years have positioned us to be successful, and our guys know how to win in big games." \n\nIn their three remaining qualifiers Arena – who has been coach since 1998 – took the opportunity to experiment with an eye on the finals in Germany. "The goal is 2006 and I need to look at everybody I can," Arena said after the final qualifier, a 2-0 win over Panama in Boston in which Taylor Twellman and Kyle Martino scored their first international goals. \n\nAfter reaching the semi-finals of the inaugural FIFA World Cup in 1930, the USA's fortunes were decidedly less impressive for a long time, but they have been on an upward trajectory of late. After nearly a half century without reaching the finals (from 1950 to 1990) the States finally returned to the big stage at Italia 90. After reaching the second round as hosts four years later, they finishing last in their group at France 1998, but came out flying at Korea/Japan 2002. \n\nLed by Donovan, Reyna and McBride, the Americans beat Portugal in their opener before knocking out Mexico in the second round to reach the quarter-finals where they lost to Germany. With a host of new players and the old guard from Korea/Japan still largely intact, the USA will be keen to improve on their performance of 2002 when they arrive in Hamburg – the German city they have selected as their home base – in the summer of 2006. \n\nFounded 1913 \nAffiliated 1913 \nWC participations 7 (1930, 1934, 1950, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002) \nWC honours Semi-final 1930, Quarter-final 2002 \nContinental Titles Gold Cup (1991, 2002), Pan American champions (1991) \nFacts\n\n\nIn recent years the United States have emerged as a force to be reckoned with, qualifying for the last four FIFA World Cup finals. The Americans reached the quarter-finals at Korea/Japan '02, losing narrowly to the eventual runners-up Germany.\n\n\nThe USA reached the semi-finals of the first FIFA World Cup in 1930, although only 13 teams took part. Argentina ended American hopes with a 6-1 win.\n\n\nIn 1948, the USA suffered their worst defeat, when they lost 11-0 to Norway in Oslo. Their best result came in 1993 when they beat the Cayman Islands 8-1, watched
461191
Well, they can take inspiration from Trinidad and Tobago which managed to make this year's World Cup as firm underdogs. However, I think it is very unlikely to happen. The USA and Mexico remain the dominant teams.
1112827
I think realistically, Brazil is probably the best team out there, but I'd sure like to see USA do well.  They have a really tough group though, and to get past the first round would be a major mental victory.
457456
Our top players can play with the best in the world, the place the US is lacking is the depth that countries like England, Italy and the Netherlands posess. If the US can stay healthy we can go a long way in this World Cup.
381697
Not anytime soon, that's for sure. The U.S. will never win a world cup as long as the best athletes in America play other sports. For god sake the game is called football not soccer. And as long as the leagues in America have no talent pool and bad youth systems, there is no good outlook for American soccer.
1114825
A computer that looks at past games and statistics.  Hence the US ranking.  I am from the US and I as well as anyone else knows that the US does not deserve their raking.  Mexico either.  Look at who the US play and look at any Europe team and who they play.  Yeah US can score 4 goals on a concacaf team but not on a European team.  US needs to play and beat European teams and other World powers to be able to be ranked as high as they are.
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The US is not bad at soccer period! ?We have been to 5 straight World Cups. There are teams that have not been to one. So no, we are not bad in soccer. I will say that we have the worst country in the World that doesn't support the sport or better yet, the team. \n\nThe US team had a bad game, wether we lose or win in the next two matches, it doesn't mean that we are bad at soccer.  We were put in a tough group. \n\nGO USA, Win, Lose, or Draw!
603881
Yes they will. And they will proceed to the second round alongside Brazil. Why? GUS HIDDINK!!!
422758
They will defantly get to the 1st Round.Their group is pretty easy.Henry is going to score like crazy while Zidane is going to give it his all since he is retiring after the WC.They might run in to Spain in the 1st round but that is doubtfull.I'm not sure if they will win the 2nd game but they should get there at least.
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Watch for Italy to do it. Italy is notoriously slow out of the gate but if they make the final no matter the opponent, they will win. They have improved their offence while still maintaining a strong defensive approach. Of course, it goes without saying that finishing 2nd in their group is and should not be their objective! :o)\nCan USA win? i don't think so..Clearly you know there is something wrong with the FIFA ranking system when they are ranked ahead of such countries as Italy. The US is a good team but not that good and in a tough group.
376091
USA has a soccer team?
351554
I'd like to be a bit more optimistic, but they have a very difficult draw. How Mexico got a top seed and the US did not is a mystery to me. While I agree that the US is probably not the 5th best team in the world, they are a strong side. Ghana will be difficult to beat. They are fast and love to play the long ball to the wings. If the defenders are on their game, the US can be successful at counter-attacking them. Italy is so tough defensively, I just can't see the US scoring on them. The Czechs make life difficult for anyone. They are fast and physical, but sometimes they play out of position. If Beasley and Donovan can control the ball and get a few decent shots, the US can upset them. I don't see the US getting past the quarterfinals though. They looked completely outclassed in the friendly match against a depleted German team.
660775
US will make it past the first round but its 50:50 after that.  Then it will be 40:60, then 20:80\nSo it looks tough for the US to proceed past the later stages
1022241
I guess the US know they can not win at Soccer(~~)