Soccer staying
on its feet in the USA
The USMNT Fifth Gold Cup win is a reflection of the growing
popularity of the beautiful game in a country where the sport usually takes the
back seat. It is such an important victory given that next year’s World Cup is
just around the corner, a boost for players and fans alike to continue
believing in their team and the sport respectively. There is no doubt that attendance by the thousands and more
victories by the USMNT will increase the status of the sport as well as the pool
of talent for future generations.
It has been said that in this sport one goal changes
everything and last Sunday’s victory is proof of that. Though the only goal of
the match came in the 68th minute, screaming fans at the Soldier
Field would be happy take it, a win is a win regardless, and lifting a 5th
Gold Cup is very important for the team, the fans and the country.
The USA could be a dominant force in the future and Jurgen Klinsmann is coming through as the coach who can take this team to the next
level. The first trophy being lifted by the Americans and the German manager
will enhance the esteem of everyone who supports the USMNT for the World Cup
next year in Brazil. The team is
doing very well in the qualifying stages, is adding young faces to the roster,
and has won its last 11 matches including the one against Germany. These are
indicators that the team is in the right direction and soccer is staying on its
feet in the USA since the humble beginnings of the MLS seventeen years ago.
The USMNT victory against Panama was not an easy task. As
mentioned the only goal came late in the second half. Mexico, the bitter rival that sometimes complicates things
for the USMNT was dispatched from this tournament by Panama. It was not the
most entertaining game but hopefully casual US fans who only watch finals will
come out to support their team more often so they don’t miss other action packed
games in the process of the tournaments.
Go team USA!!
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