Stop Freaking Out About The United States’ World Cup Draw

[Sola]

Yes, this is a hard group.

Really, it couldn’t have been more difficult. The Americans open the tournament against Ghana, who eliminated the U.S. in the last two World Cups, and then face two of Europe’s best teams in Portugal (in the Amazon rainforest) and Germany (who the U.S. lost to in the 1998 and 2002 World Cups).

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[tunmi]

lol the US will give it their best shot which is more than I can say for Naija

 

[Sola]

lol the US will give it their best shot which is more than I can say for Naija

Naija always gives its best at the World Cup, whether you agree or not. The management and government behind them may be messed up, but the boys always give their all. At least the Naija boys have talent. Which American can play soccer?

 

[tunmi]

I disagree then. The management and government as well as the boys themselves. You can blame the govt and management all you want but something must have gone right with our paralympics team

 

[Sola]

I disagree then. The management and government as well as the boys themselves. You can blame the govt and management all you want but something must have gone right with our paralympics team

What you don't understand is that the boys are often auditioning to an international market when they play at the world level. They are displaying what they can do to all the international teams capable of snatching them up, so they are on their best game - as individuals of course. It is the management that is incapable of making them a team. But you don't get that sha...