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pre-game thoughts
Less than 24 hours until the last US MNT qualifying game, then a few months until the draw is announced (which will dictate our enemies for the first round of games). After reading much of the press concerning our loss to Costa Rica and the emerging picture of Germany as more teams qualify, more than anything, I come away with a flood of reasons for the rest of the world to question the USA’s ability to swim with the prennial predators… but that is nothing new. It seems we are always the underdog, no matter what the line-makers say. The nay-sayers still think we don’t pay attention. Could they be right?
American soccer is gearing up for its last warm-up. Come this summer, it will be Us against the World, and I wouldn’t want it any other way. Writers, fans, and opposing players and coaches can stomp all over us in the papers, on the internet and in the ever active rumor mill, but on the field, it’s a different story, and deep down I think they know it.
And come tomorrow night, just in case they don’t, the world will see America turn red with passion. Trust me.
Todd
on Oct 12th, 2005 - 2:15pm
Adam - Great blog. I look forward to following the team through to Germany while enjoying your viewpoint. Congrats on the great gig.
Isaac
on Oct 12th, 2005 - 2:29pm
Adam…you motivate the hell out of me. GO USA!!!
D
on Oct 12th, 2005 - 3:51pm
Adam — I do love the work you’re doing here, and the purpose is noble, the execution is precise. But I am wondering about the fact that the coverage of MLS in terms of articles and links is pretty much non-existant. Is this because MLS is considered an Adidas product, and therefore kinda off-limits to you? If so, I can dig that. That being said, it seems that MLS is a significant part of the US Soccer Scene, if not the entire story. Yes, the USMNT is a big story, as is what’s happening in the inner-city and park leagues, but MLS is just as much a part of the story of American soccer as all of the rest. If you can’t talk about it because of its affiliation with Adidas, it seems like a shame since you’re a much better writer than I am.
Mario
on Oct 12th, 2005 - 4:17pm
Keep it up Adam, this blog is great! I think the rest of the world is beginning to fear American soccer. Once we unearth more playmakers the cup will be ours.
MT
bob locks
on Oct 12th, 2005 - 5:36pm
Hey i luv soccer or football , i think people take it as a girls sport and real men only play american football. i hope that someday soccer or eurpoean football will show its true colors that it not a girls sports and u have to be physically fit more than football. i love soccer and its in my blood adn my friends think the same way so to all those kids or adults who say soccer is for girls. I WANT TO SEE THEM MAKE A NATIONAL TEAM OR EVEN A TRAVEL TEAM !!!!!!!!!
FROM A DIEHART SOCCER FAN
Andrew from NC
on Oct 12th, 2005 - 10:55pm
Hey all, I can understand Bruce getting a feel of the talent he has out there, but I think the lost to Costa Rica could have been a great opportunity for our top players to compete. The best teams in the world simply play together more than our national team. I understand the rest and the avoidance of injuries, but I question it at the experience of creating a tightknit team. At the same time, the press about the game…Well, I think it is an advantage at this point to be underestimated. Let’s prove it on the field, the U.S. is ready to be in the semis! And the new ads by nike, MAN!, it is about time. It is awesome! Let’s get this movement started. We are the fans, let’s start showing it, and be active in giving our support. The past 15 years, U.S. soccer has come so far. Let us not be quiet supporters until soccer gets the respect and airtime it deserves! Praise to all of Sam’s Army!! Keep it up!!!
Joe
on Oct 13th, 2005 - 3:57pm
adam
the work you are doing is great. reading your stuff here has inspired me to do my part as an american soccer fan and open the eyes of the rest of the country and the entire world. i went to my girlfriends house last week. at 10′oclock i stood up, walked to the tv, and flipped on the costa rica game. she wasnt sure what i was doing, and when she asked me, i told her we were going to watch a soccer game. what!… even with that bad loss for usa’s jv team, she was won over. one more to support the usmnt into germany…
keep it up, everyone, this is awesome
jm
on Oct 13th, 2005 - 6:22pm
hey keep up the good work. I am glad that there are people who think the way I do. This commonality with soccer awareness that we have is imperitive. We need to keep supporting soccer ourselves but most of all spread the word. Soccer is the most widely played sport in the world and yet America hasn’t seemed to realize that. And i have been working my girlfriend to the soccer side and away from the dark side. I took her to a Revolution game in Foxboro and she loved it! I mean she was screaming just as much as we were and she wants to go again. So another avid fan that will soon become one of us!!! GO REVS!
Joe
on Oct 14th, 2005 - 10:12am
JM, you are right that soccer is the most widely played sport in the world. What is not so well-known is that soccer is the most widely played sport in the USA as well. More people play soccer than any other single sport.
Getting them to watch it is another thing altogether. It’s great to hear more stories about people bringing friends and girlfriends out to matches.
ousmane athie
on Oct 17th, 2005 - 11:00pm
i’m a soccer player in cincinnati oh
and i’m seriously looking to be in a soccer or select team that will help me to be successfull who plays in the u.S. national soccer team and if you would like to talk to me about this call me at 513-651-4025.
thinks
David S
on Oct 20th, 2005 - 3:55pm
Hey Adam, I visit your websit everyday. I just can’t get enough of your blogs. Keep up the great work.
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