U.S. Thoughts From TC

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>Well, I've had a few days to think about the U.S performance, hoping to
>form a collection of positive impressions to comment on, but I am just
>plain coming up short.
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>I really liked the display from Clint Dempsey. He might be my Star Man,
>and he didn't even play all that much. That really says somthing. He ran
>at people and played with a degree of abandon that made people at least
>take him seriously.
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>I respect Brain McBride too much to take shots at him, but he was
>virtually invisible.
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>No need to say anything more about Donovan. Or analyze Pope (what a
>nightmare cup). Or break down the offensive failures.
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>It doesn't seem worth the effort. I hope that isn't this team's legacy,
>but I fear that they really stuffed interest in the National Team in a
>very major way.
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>I'd rather concentrate on the teams that are doing the business:
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>Ghana - All the best! Go forward at all costs. You have nothing to lose.
>Spain - For me, a major shock. Can they possibly keep firing as the
>pressure mounts?
>Ecuador - Send Sven out. Got it? Bueno.
>Australia - Love the Rugby/Footie hybrid you are playing.
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>Last but not least:
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>Argentina - Finish this thing. It's your tournament to lose.
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>I must extend props to South Korea, Angloa, Ivory Coast, T&T, and
>Japan. You all provided some fine moments and were worthy participants.
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