- If you haven't caught the World Cup fever then you probably just aren't a sports fan. I can't get into the MLS but I also don't watch swim meets unless it's during the Olympics.
- Pulling for Team USA during international competitions always stokes the competitive fires. Pulling for Team USA when they are playing well and are the underdog takes it to a whole new level. That's why USA vs. Canada in hockey and USA Soccer matches have produced 10x the excitement of any game the Redeem Team played during the Summer Olympics.
- Is there anything that makes you feel more like an ignorant American than calling World Cup matches "soccer games?" When Team USA or any other country's team is involved, I'm perfectly fine with referring to them at "International Futbol (or football) Matches." Soccer is played by your 10 year old on saturdays. Futbol is played by grown men for international pride and glory.
- I don't know if ESPN has done something or if there are more fans from the countries playing but we're finally able to hear the fans and some chanting over the vuvuzelas.
- Outside of the US, I have been a fan of the Netherlands for over a decade now. Besides being one of the favorites to win it all, their orange unis are also one of the two or three strongest left in the tourney.
- The only benefit of the US being eliminated is that I can now go back to hating Landon Donovan.
- Lastly, You never know how loud you life is until you enjoy the quiet of your house after you ship your 6 year old off to her grandparents.
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