USA SOCCER????will they go past the 1 st round?
336378
USA has a great chance at being number #1 or #2 in the group.Johnson will give every team a hard time with his speed.Also Donovan is playing very unselfishly latly.Even is the MLS game this weekend he had 2 assists.That is what we need from him in the World Cup.Sorry tho if they get number 2 in the group,they will lose to brazil in Dortmund the 27 of june.You never know they might be #1 in their group and then they would get through the 1st round!
891335
too early to say, i mean they even dont gotta coach. but honestly judging from what i think, is that they will make it past the first round and get eliminated in the round of 16. like they did in their previous WC and the one before that and oh yeah the one before that one as well.
991624
If they play like they did against Togo, very far maybe quarters or semis. But not win it.
93267
I believe the USA can win the World Cup this year.  Noone is writing us off this time around.  We are ranked in the top 10 by FIFA.  To go along with our ranking, we have some of the best goalkeeping in the world (Keller, Howard, and a number of MLS keepers like Reis and Hartman).  We have a solid defense with Bocanegra, Onyewu, Hejduk, and Pope (and maybe even Pablo Mastroeni).  World-class midfielders in Landon Donovan and DaMarcus Beasley will be stepping onto the pitch (not to mention the solid job players like Kerry Zavagnin put forth each and every time they take the field).  Up top, we have the emergence of Taylor Twellman in the international game and the return of Eddie Johnson to the fold.  We have a coach in Bruce Arena who, I believe, if he leaves after the tournament, should get a top-flight European league job next fall (Malcolm Glazer hiring Bruce Arena at ManU if Sir Alex Ferguson were to leave?  A long shot maybe, but intriguing.).  Add to that, one of Italy's best players, Francesco Totti, recently went down with a serious injury and will be out until at least May.  Even if he does come back for the tournament, will he be at full strength?  Ghana's midfielder Laryea Kingston will also miss the tournament through suspension.  While we have a tough road to travel both in our group and with the possibility of Brazil lurking in the round of 16, I believe the USA has the ability to take on the world's best and win it all.
364624
They got a good draw because they stole the U.S seeding.  they will probably lose in the round of 16, and most definitely in the quarters.
357914
I think he meant the semifinals.  The US did make it last time 'round, but then again so did Senegal, Turkey and South Korea.  I personally do not think they will pass the first round this time.  The team is getting a little boastful because of their strong showing in '02, and it shows in the media and the fans.  Facing extremely strong teams such as Italy, Czech Republic and even Ghana (watch out for them US fans, they are stronger than many think) in round one, it will take a very strong tournament for them to make it to the Round of 16.  Plus I don't think teams will underestimate them again (Mexico's big mistake in 2002).  All things being equal, if all four teams play strong this year, US will be 3rd maybe even 4th, with many draws and close games, but I think the US doesn't have the skill to play tight games with strong teams as of now.\n\nAs for the round of 4, they might make it in the next decade.  It doesn't mean the US are a bad team, just not the top four in the world.  (Coca Cola/ FIFA rankings don't mean anything, its a wacky system that few take seriously)
762829
I do indeed care about American soccer.  Not only the MLS, but also potential national team players currently in leagues overseas.  I was disappointed this year with team USA at the World Cup, although the result against Italy (eventual, though iffy, champions) is definitely a bright spot in a dim event for the Yanks.  I'm a big supporter of the MetroStars/Red Bull NY, and can't wait for Red Bull Park to open... I think some of the new soccer specific stadiums are great.  I also think that, though it was the preseason for the european club, the MLS All-Stars' 1-0 win against Chelsea is a huge result for the progress of American soccer.
643782
The Italians may not make out past the 1st round. You are discounted the US. The Italians have their work cut out for themselves. I'm predicting it will be the US & the Czech's who come out of that group with the Italians going home early!!!\n\nBrazil will advance past any of those team, though.
986976
Not until the USA makes it into the final round of play.
1030322
Nope. As a fan, I'd love for them to move on to the next round, though. \n\n***(06/23/06 17:00 EST, USA)\nSorry, I was wrong. France has done it de bonne grâce! \nViva les Bleus !
1003098
USA got a balaced team & may have good oppurtunities in future.\nBut watching the match against c.repablic I"d rather preffer basketball.
569513
Well, they ARE newer to the game of soccer, but they've got a lot of potential.  I can't give them a rating, as of yet...because most of my extra time spent watching is watching MY team, Manchester United..but I'll give them the benefit of the doubt, and hope they'll get to the semi-final arena at the very least.  They've got some decent players, Freddie is one, and I truly hope, that the two left playing in the final matches are England and USA.  And if THAT happens...I'll be rooting for both!\n\nPS...yes, I know, got my hopes set really HIGH...ah well, one can only hope, pray and dream! :)
1056366
1-1 draw.  USA played pretty good.
1001279
I honestly cannot see the USA winning this match. The sheer quality present in the Czech team should overpower the Americans. That said, there are some gems in the USA squad, but my bet is definitely on the Czechs.
1029129
right! USA is about to lose the match\nAnd lose their coach, hopefully
336958
not too far I guess :))\njust attending the first round
318894
They'll be lucky to get past the first round. Czech Republic has a strong team and Italy is out of the question. After watching the Germany game, I don't think they'll do well. The Us needs to stop playing friendlies against such weak opponents. All that does is raise false confidence.