On 9/9/9, which I guess is special for some reason, I went to the bar to support the boys in blue, or white for this game I suppose. It was a lonely game. I was the only person there who was actually there to watch the game. That being said there was soccer on 4 tv's in a non soccer bar, I was in my element, only wishing there were more people (singing is not as fun when people just look at you like you're insane).
The USMNT has been a jekyll and hyde of team, and coming in, I was unsure which team I was going to see against Trinidad and Tobago. It did not take long into the game to get that answer.
WEAK SAUCE!!!
We played passionless soccer. We looked so slow and lazy that I was beside myself yelling at the screen. The midfield was practically non-existent. Passes were so sloppy i don't really know how we ever moved up the field.
I took notes in my phone and they just said
No Speed
No Passion
No Finishing
No Midfield
We were lucky to get the win, but Clark's Goal was awesome. What a cracker in the 62nd minute, swerving away from the goaltender, rippling the back of the net, I jumped to of my bar seat and screamed... What a goal.
A few people around me were happy, but far from excited. But there was one gentleman (age probably 25) who said "Man, F*** Soccer." I snarled in discussed. I am not upset that he doesn't like soccer, everyone is entitled to their own opinion on sports. But it is my humble opinion that people should back their nation. It doesn't matter where or when but HAVE SOME PRIDE!!! I absolutely hate when someones irrational dislike for a sport, soccer in this case, outweighs their national pride. Stand up for your country, our military does it every day, play your part and do it when you can. (Rant over)
Not the sweetest victory, but still, one step closer to the WC SA 2010. Come on you yanks, against Honduras.
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