When do you thinkl the US make it into the round of 8?
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)
400779
The U.S. will be able to beat Ghana and the Czech Republic.  They have a chance to beat Italy if they have all their key players healthy (Beasley, McBride, Donovan, etc.).  I predict them finishing second to Italy in their group and even winning their first round match.
1176352
Are there really people out there who thought the US ever had a snowballs chance in hell of getting past the first group stage,every one in Europe knows better than that. But you should support your country in victory as well as defeat,so no reason not to party anyway as they did at least qualify for the competition and get to play some real teams.
111254
i think usa can get pretty close they have been doing pretty good.  -emily, 13-       p.s. go shaun white!!!
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.
514834
Never happened, this is the first time they qualified (2006).\nThey came close to qualifying in 1990, when they lost the decisive match at home to the USA. Paul Caliguri scored close to the end of the game.
432412
Well I have not lost hope! I think it is possible for the USA to make it past the first round, but they are going to have to work hard for it.
1094520
As long as the Czech's win it should go someway towards Fifa correcting that hugely false position the US hold in the world rankings. 3-0 or so i reckon
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.
454622
No doubt about. It is a matter of time for USA soccer to explode in the big stage. It is bound to happen.
531478
how many more times do people ask this question?\n\ni hope england win and that usa and iran will be disqualified for being terrorist states
1023568
I care.  I think the U.S. has a good chance to advance.  They're experienced, in contrast to the typical U.S. team...and confident, with quality international talent at nearly every position.  I hope they play good matches....win at least one and tie another...give themselves a chance.
589510
If they do make it beyond the group stage, that alone will be a testiment to how U.S. soccer is improving. Many people are complaining about what a tough group the U.S. is in, and they are right about that - but this is a chance to show what they can do. With that said, will they make it? I'd give it a 30% chance.
360098
If they do, I would consider it a miracle.  The United States does not put as much emphasis in the sport as most of the country.  The resources available to the US National Team are not sufficient, in my opinion, to build a team capable of winning the World Cup.  They can do well, but it would be a surprise to me to see them past the quarter finals.
1036000
Germany!!! if they can pass the first round
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.
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.