Team US got past the first round in 94 and in 02.
Exactly, in fact our 2002 World Cup was a successful campaign for the modern era. We beat Mexico IN the round of 16 and played well in the Quarterfinals. In fact, per the endless blame game that goes around, one could say the Germans denied the USA a goal with a handball.
Momentum really seems to be with the Americans, I see it hard to see the USA losing this match.