romeo212000
Self-proclaimed Asshole
And the US is not shitty.... And I know this analogy is tired, but it is true: if the US had to qualify on any of the major soccer continents, they would not qualify at all. We just do not play this talent level often enough and I sense a 1998 time performance. In '98 Germany was the only legit team within our group and the drop off was significant as we played Yugoslavia and Iran giving up 5 goals and scoring 1. And that was not even a very good Germany team that only Mexico 2-1 and lost to Croatia 3-0 in the quarters!
Fast forward to this year and we face a deep, legit German team, a solid Portugal side and our history versus Ghana speak for itself. This group is vastly more difficult than 1998. And yes, our talent is considerably better than the '98 team, but so is this group. And every team in this group knows they cannot coast (a la how the Italians do every 4 years in the group stage). So is 9 goals a lot? Yes. But this group is that good.
Sorry, but I just think you're way off. The only associations the US might not qualify in is UEFA and CONEMBOL. If you honestly believe this team draws parallels to the 98' team, you should stop watching soccer. You're honestly saying this team can't beat so and so because the 98 team was shitty? Are you kidding me? You want history? In the entire history of the World Cup, no team has beaten another three times in a row. In 2002 a young USA team shocked World Cup favorites Portugal, beat heavy favorite Mexico, and lost in a fantastic 1-0 game in the quarterfinals to Germany. That team, much like this one lacked experience, but was loaded with talent.
I'm sorry, but I disagree strongly with your perspective on this team. This team is more creative, and better technically than that one. Yes there are question marks, but there is loads of talent and potential. They have the capability to play with any team in the world. I don't know if they'll make it out of the group. It will be tough, but in any case I don't see them getting curb stomped like you do.