I was just thinking about the team as I finished watching the game again.
No matter what, whether Ben gets minutes or not, you know that he has played a role in the team as they have to practice and push each other to be better when they scrimage.
I've never been so emotional about the US team. It's thrilling that we are not an afterthought on the big stage. I never want to see the 98 disaster again.
Admitedly, I never thought the US could handle the physical play with Germany in the 2002 quarterfinal. Arena put out the right players and it was amazing.
So tonight you know what's great. We played Italy being on the brink and we live for one more day. Who could ask for more, considering being down to 9.
These guys are now history and nothing short of legends!
WOOOOOOW, I love your attitude. It is Soooooo good to see people that understand true football.
Oh, I'm sure it won't be in the Sunday newspapers. But what the US has accomplished in this game is nothing but amazing. Your down, 10-9 with 20 minutes or more remaining and can still stop the mighty Italians. Every sports reporter in the world would say, no way.
To be alive after two games in this bracket is an accomplishment.
I say one more time, "against Italy, you got to be kidding". 1-1. Proud, Proud, Proud of the USA Team.
I am so proud of the US Soccer Team tonight, I just might have another brew.