How far do you think the U.S. will go in the world cup?
479093
The US is arguably in one the toughest groups of the world cup. They will have to be playing Italy, the Czech Republic, and Ghana. I figure they should be getting past Ghana. They will have to at least beat either Italy or the Czech Republic (or tie each of these teams). I think that they have a good chance of advancing out of their group. If they do they will probably be the second place team in their group. In this case, they will play the winner of group F. This will most likely be Brazil that is where their world cup trip ends. So, their only hope is to be the team with the most points in their group. In this case, they will have to play most likely Japan. From their they will go on to the quarterfinals where I don't think they will be able to win. They will probably have a good run, either way.
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.
398722
I see it very difficult to happen since Americans don't like or don't pay as much attention to soccer as they do to other sports, but as soon as they start paying attention to soccer as they do to baseball or football I think it would only take them as much as 3-4 world cups since they can really afford sponsoring a very good team.... but hey that's just my opinion
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.
1082398
Among the UK nations only England has come to the WC. My guess will be that England will go to the Quarter Finals. USA are in a tough group & if they continue the way they performed against th Czechs then they go out in the ist round. France were poor in ist match; they will probably move to next round but not farther.
353506
Here are the 23 that are going to the world cup for the US:\nNo. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. DOB Caps/Goals Hometown Club\n17 Beasley, DaMarcus M 5'8" 145 05/24/82 55/12 Ft. Wayne, Ind. PSV Eindhoven (Holland)\n3 Bocanegra, Carlos D 6'0" 170 05/25/79 39/6 Alto Loma, Calif. Fulham FC (England)\n6 Cherundolo, Steve D 5'6" 145 02/19/79 33/1 San Diego, Calif. Hannover 96 (Germany)\n11 Ching, Brian F 6'1" 195 05/24/78 17/3 Haleiwa, Hawaii Houston Dynamo (MLS)\n13 Conrad, Jimmy D 6'2" 185 02/12/77 13/0 Temple City, Calif. Kansas City Wizards (MLS)\n15 Convey, Bobby M 5'8" 150 05/27/83 36/1 Philadelphia, Pa. Reading FC (England)\n8 Dempsey, Clint M 6’1” 170 03/09/83 19/4 Nacogdoches, Texas New England Revolution (MLS)\n21 Donovan, Landon M 5'8" 148 03/04/82 78/25 Redlands, Calif. Los Angeles Galaxy (MLS)\n12 Gibbs, Cory D 6’0” 178 01/14/80 18/0 Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. ADO Den Haag (Holland)\n19 Hahnemann, Marcus GK 6’3” 220 06/15/72 6/0 Seattle, Wash. Reading FC (England)\n2 Hejduk, Frankie D 5'8" 155 08/05/74 72/5 Cardiff, Calif. Columbus Crew (MLS)\n1 Howard, Tim GK 6’3” 210 03/06/79 15/0 North Brunswick, N.J. Manchester United (England)\n9 Johnson, Eddie F 6’0” 180 03/31/84 15/9 Palm Coast, Fla. Kansas City Wizards(MLS)\n18 Keller, Kasey GK 6'2" 190 11/29/69 91/0 Lacey, Wash. Bor. M'gladbach (Germany)\n7 Lewis, Eddie D 5'10" 155 05/17/74 68/8 Cerritos, Calif. Leeds United (England)\n4 Mastroeni, Pablo M 5'10" 170 08/26/76 46/0 Phoenix, Ariz. Colorado Rapids (MLS)\n20 McBride, Brian F 6'1" 170 06/19/72 90/29 Arlington Heights, Ill. Fulham FC (England)\n5 O'Brien, John M 5’9” 150 08/29/77 29/3 Playa del Rey, Calif. Chivas USA (MLS)\n14 Olsen, Ben M 5’8” 140 05/03/77 33/6 Middletown, Pa. D.C. United (MLS)\n22 Onyewu, Oguchi D 6’4” 210 05/13/82 12/1 Olney, Md. Standard de Liege (Belgium)\n23 Pope, Eddie D 6’1” 180 12/24/73 78/8 High Point, N.C. Real Salt Lake (MLS)\n10 Reyna, Claudio M 5’9" 160 07/20/73 108/8 Springfield, N.J. Manchester City (England)\n16 Wolff, Josh F 5'8" 160 02/25/77 45/9 Stone Mountain, Ga. Kansas City Wizards (MLS)\n\nThe German team has not yet been named.  All teams must submit by next week though.
1112458
no.  why should it.  World Cup team won't go that far, there is no interest in it professionally here, and there is too much competition for the sports person's attention between football, baseball, basketball, NASCAR, hockey, golf, tennis, etc.\n\nSoccer is a distant thought for most people.
642977
Good question. I saw them play U.S. recently. And although U.S. was missing many stars due to league obligations, Germany won convincingly. Strong team. Good defense. Good tacklers. Never count Germany out. Often, folks count them out and almost every year they go far. Sometimes to the finals. I would say that they have an outside shot. I'd put them in the top ten somewhere. Netherlands, Czech republic, and others would probably rank above them. But I would put my money on Brazil.
446651
Mexico could go very far as they have the best team they have ever had and they seem quite unified.  They are also capable of beating Brasil and any other powerhouse.  I won't be surprised to make it to the quarter finals.
1154080
I would love to see the U.S. win.  Not only would it be an unexpected victory among participating countries but I think it would change how Americans view soccer.  Those who put down the game because they don't understand it, might learn what they have been missing.  \n\nAmong other countries, we are laughed at in the world of soccer for our lack of interest in the sport as well as the lack of ability, of the men's team, to win.  I love soccer and would love to see it catch on here and would also love to see the reactons of other countries if we would succeed after being viewed a huge underdogs.
1134484
after the US's gr8 showing in the last world cup (knocked out by germany in the quarters, possibly due to a dodgy handballed german goal), I'm suprised it hasn't taken off more than it has.\n\nI think it's a case of what you grow up with. From what I gather, it's only recently that US tv has started to provide decent coverage of soccer - until now all americans have had is all american sports like american football & baseball.\n\nI think it will take off pretty soon if the US team can maintain or improve their form. You've drawn a tricky group this year, but if you can get through that, I wouldn't be suprised to see you make the semifinals - and the US become as football crazy as England! \n\nBest of luck!\n\nEDIT: Can I just take this opportunity to call the previous respondent (badal) an idiot! If the US didn't make the top 32, how come they're still in the tourney?
1067666
Doubtful.\nBased on World Cup history, it's unlikely for teams to rebound after such a thrashing.
359529
I don't think they'll go anywhere near as far (is that an oxymoron?) as they did in the 2002 Cup in Japan/South Korea. They pretty much shocked the world by advancing to the semifinals and I just can't see them pulling off such a miraculous feat this time around. Hopefully, they will at least survive their group and put on a good show. \n\nMy pick to win it all is England. It's been exactly 40 years since they beat Germany on English soil and now they're going to do it again on German soil. England forever!
687387
This is under "Football (American)" but it's a soccer question... so let me just say, the US will not be winning the world cup
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.
390921
I would like to see Uruguay, Wales, and/or Ireland in. I would really love to see USA out because, although according to FIFA they're one of the top 10 teams, they have no history, a very small fanbase in the country for soccer, and have not really shown that they are worthy of being included in the best sporting event in the world.
325261
Theyll be hard to beat but for some reason i see it all coming together for england and if not brazil....lets hope the US has a great showing again tho!