[Vision2020] USA way over-ranked in World Cup

[Jeff Harkins]

The US has a very strong team going in to the 
World Cup - if you have followed the US Men's 
team since Bruce Arena took over as head coach, 
you would know that.  Their showing in the 2002 
WC was quite impressive.  Most of the players on 
this year's WC team play for international clubs 
- those that don't play in the MLS.

But, do they deserve a #5 ranking - well, based 
on the FIFA ranking system - yes.  Does that mean 
they will make the quarter finals? - I think that is why they play the games.

And wow, it is the start of the World Cup - so we 
don't have to wait too long to find out about the 
strength of our team - they open with the Czech 
Republic (a very strong team).  The US also has 
to play in their group - Italy and Ghana - a 
tough group for sure.  So, forget the rankings - watch and cheer for the US!

At 10:30 AM 6/8/2006, you wrote:
>What's with USA pulling a #5 ranking? What have 
>we ever done to deserve that? Has FIFA forgotten 
>about the other 15 teams that would embarrass us in a match?
>
>Drizzle
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