True or False: The US soccer team will not get past the first  phase in this year's World Cup.?
469351
I reckon they won't get past the first stage along with our lot the England team.
1064430
Only if MLS can attract top international talent. And if we ever becomes competitive in the WC, which is doubtful.
628515
I think they have a better team this go around at the World Cup.  The only thing is that they are going to have a hard time getting out of their group.  At the last World Cup they didn't have as tough of a group, and that helped them progress further.  I think the experience that the team got from the last Cup will help them to get out of the group stage and they will be able to make it to the quarters.
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.
394132
A number of issues must be solved by a team to win teh world cup.  One, they must be fit.  If you look at the last world cup s korea was one of the fittest teams and made the semis.  Another important aspect to look at is the psychological aspect of the game.  It is interesting to look at professional sports and see that for the most part, players are on a pretty even field as far as ability is concerned.  What separates the great from everyone else is their mental makeup or how well they prepare psychologically.  Team spirit/unity is also vital to succeed.  Prime example being the US in 98 and then the US in 02.  Obviously it is important to have players with the ability to be a game changer with their skill on the ball.  Another important point to look at is the ability of the manager to make correct decisions in who to play and how to play against various opponents.  These tactical shifts provide that team with a slight edge, such as when Bruce Arena played Caudio Reyna at right mid against Mexico in 02 to neutralize their attack on that side and to counter in the space vacated by their outside mid and back.  It worked as we scored from a cross from the right side in which Reyna was instrumental.
1084678
They've had another poor world cup campaign, considering they have a great team on paper. If they do somehow get past the knock-out stages, I don't see them getting much further
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.
931840
Future is looking good and bright. The team has reched its lowest that it can not go any further down from here. Hence, it can look forward to a better performance from here on. If you remember even prior to start of  the last world cup, we were at the lowest and in our first few matches against low placed teams like Holland we won with difficulty, but after that we reached the finals and lost.\n\nHence, its good that we have not peaked at the wrong time, but we should now start gethering momentum to peak at world cup. Hopefully, by that time we will have few changes in our team for better.
564527
I don't think so.  Too often in the past, the top teams get eliminated.  There is too much risk of upsets when it gets down to one game challenges.  It has been several world cups since the #1 team has won it.
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
310027
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.
328026
No, I think as always Brazil is the team to watch out for. The United States could be a surprisingly strong team, but I do not think they will win it this year.
1067666
Doubtful.\nBased on World Cup history, it's unlikely for teams to rebound after such a thrashing.
675585
Bringing up violence is retarded man...\nOh wait I'm sorry mentally impared...sometimes I forget pop fans are sensative Broke Back Mountain watchers...\n\nAllright to answer your question.They have a chance to get past the first round.They have a better chance if they get #1 out of the "death group".If they get #2 they will most likely meet Brazil June 27th in Dortmund.Although I don't think we have much of a chance,it could be a close game.In WC 94' US held Brazil to score only 1 goal.If they do that again they would have a chance.\nI actually think that Argentina is the front runner in this WC tho.They have the best young players and best up and coming forward Messi.\nSo in other words if US gets #1 out of the death group,they will move past da 1st round but only to run in to Argentina in later rounds and lose.
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.
586844
Let's keep it very simple. US 94 they did not qualify, France 98 it was at home (they did not have to eliminate), Japan-Korea 2002 well come back to reality, eliminatory rounds for 2006 they had problems to qualify (still in reality) so chances to win?? lets stay in reality almost none.
553130
I have no idea if that is true or not cause I have not heard it.  But that is a pretty foolish bet if it is true.  In my opinion the US is head and shoulders above Venezuela in terms of teams.  One we have a higher world ranking, and while that really doesn't matter, we are also in the World Cup.  Try and name 5 Venezuelians playing in a league in Europe, hell try and name 1, I can't.  Also the US played a poor game against Morroco, with such players as Landon Donovan and DeMarcus Beasley just not on top of their games.  They will look to this upcoming friendly as a way to gain momentum for the World Cup, and also factor in this is a home game and I feel the USA will come out hard and get a 2-0 win.