And I actually agree with you, as a soccer fan. We are kind of the worst. But the most vocal parts of most sports fans are typically the worst.

You're the worst.

That and the Booth one are fantastic. Louisville, pay 'em.

We may be delusional, but it'll be fun to be right. Onward to the round of 16!

Bradley/Dempsey comparo isn't really fair, since they don't play the same style game. But Bradley is light years better than Jones.

I agree. I think we're on to the round of 16. I really think 4 points gets you out, but I'm (admittedly overly) optimistic about a chance at 6.

"Dear Journal,

Didn't realize that informing people of the issue wasn't helping the cause. I guess this ad isn't, either.

So dumb.

Used to hate him. I'm a convert.

You're wrong.

I get what you're saying, but 35-40 is nothing to sneeze at. One wrong turn by what appears to be an idiot behind the wheel and someone's life is over. I'm not sure if you have kids or not, but I think that instinct about danger probably ratchets up just a bit when you've got one. (I don't have kids, but I've worked…

"He wasn't considering the fact that he could lose control and hit someone in that moment."

Took the words right out of my mouth. And if I've got to sacrifice not making the last 8 this time around (which was likely anyway!) to have a better shot at it in four years, that's fine! I don't think we're ranking. At all. I think this roster is the best combination of talent we could put together. And what about…

Just another Yankee in Buttland. Nothing new here.

I TOTALLY get why you're upset about him being left off. he's a legend, but if we're ever going to be competitive on the international stage, we have to develop young talent. And I really think this is a painful step in the process. I've been a lifelong USMNT supporter as well, but I don't know what else to say here.

That's the past. Move on...

You must not understand that getting these young guys experience now pays off in the next cycle. You don't win, or even contend, for WCs (especially as the US) by continuing to ride the old guys.

It'll say "The time he remembered DOOM."

Just glad I recognized that one right off. Makes me feel like I've really done something with my life.