Even though the US lost to Brazil in a 2nd half come back with a final score of 3-2 at this year's FIFA Confederation Cup held in South Africa, it proved to the world that America is no longer a team to be ignored. The Americans took 2nd place in the tourney making them a strong candidate for next year's World Cup tournament, also held in South Africa. Earlier in the tourney, US stunned the world by beating Spain in the semi-finals, who was thought to be a top contender (Spain ended up 3rd, defeating South Africa). The Americans may have lost in the finals of the Confederation Cup, but it proved that they are no longer playing for the respect of the world but are playing to kick ass and take home some titles. They should be a strong contender for the World Cup and finally make an American imprint on this sport.
June 29, 2009
US Soccer - Finally Makes a Dent Internationally
Even though the US lost to Brazil in a 2nd half come back with a final score of 3-2 at this year's FIFA Confederation Cup held in South Africa, it proved to the world that America is no longer a team to be ignored. The Americans took 2nd place in the tourney making them a strong candidate for next year's World Cup tournament, also held in South Africa. Earlier in the tourney, US stunned the world by beating Spain in the semi-finals, who was thought to be a top contender (Spain ended up 3rd, defeating South Africa). The Americans may have lost in the finals of the Confederation Cup, but it proved that they are no longer playing for the respect of the world but are playing to kick ass and take home some titles. They should be a strong contender for the World Cup and finally make an American imprint on this sport.
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