It's an exciting time to be an American soccer fan.
At some point, American soccer fans have to realize, accept, and embrace the fact that America is an underdog in the 2026 World Cup.
That's a fact. A lot of people have given into that and it's turned into a great aspect of American soccer.
Guess what? It's the only sport America is the underdog!
It's exciting to finally be an underdog in a sport. Americans aren't used to that. Therefore, this might be the biggest story in American sports history if and when the USMNT finally wins the FIFA World Cup.
What should you do if the USMNT loses this World Cup? Don't fret. It's a big maybe. We don't know, technically. What we don't know is something that, technically, hasn't happened yet...that being a distinct possibility the USMNT won't escape its group. In a sense, this awkward admission that it's up in the air is what we're used to. We've embraced that we're an underdog, whether we know it or not. It's been going on a long time, this realization, this acceptance.
Over the years: Do we have great American players? Yes. Pat McBride, Al Trost, Ricky Davis...let's jump ahead...Clint Dempsey, Christian Pulisic. A lot.
DO I THINK THE USMNT WILL WIN THE WORLD CUP SOMEDAY? YES. Just maybe not today. How can we win the World Cup? What can we do? Make me coach. I keep saying that. Is anybody listening? I will win the World Cup for America. I've been saying it for years. I'll tell you what, the team would look a lot different, that's for damn sure. You would see me at various places for new recruits. I know they're out there. By the way: I haven't wavered. My assistant coaches are mine and mine alone. No one can choose them. They are Shaquille O'Neal and Owen Wilson. It's been that way for a long time, I'm not changing. Shaq would double as backup goalie. Practices? When and where is up to me, not the system, man. Now stay with me here: The majority of practices would take place inside a basketball gym, at night. I'm not a morning person. There's a reason for that, actually. The court not nighttime. It fine-tunes your skills as a player. With the right focus, it brings together better dribbling and passing that can transcend to the outdoor field. See Why American Soccer Isn't There Yet. Futsal was great for my development as a player. Futsal, practicing on a basketball court, the right way, would only benefit American soccer. There exists a right way. I, with Shaq and Owen Wilson, will deliver a championship. Just not this World Cup for obvious reasons...that being I'm not coach yet.
But get ready for a great World Cup and maybe the biggest story in American sports history: the saga of the USMNT trying to win a World Cup. The last sport we have for our trophy case. Imagine that.
At some point, American soccer fans have to realize, accept, and embrace the fact that America is an underdog in the 2026 World Cup.
That's a fact. A lot of people have given into that and it's turned into a great aspect of American soccer.
Guess what? It's the only sport America is the underdog!
It's exciting to finally be an underdog in a sport. Americans aren't used to that. Therefore, this might be the biggest story in American sports history if and when the USMNT finally wins the FIFA World Cup.
What should you do if the USMNT loses this World Cup? Don't fret. It's a big maybe. We don't know, technically. What we don't know is something that, technically, hasn't happened yet...that being a distinct possibility the USMNT won't escape its group. In a sense, this awkward admission that it's up in the air is what we're used to. We've embraced that we're an underdog, whether we know it or not. It's been going on a long time, this realization, this acceptance.
Over the years: Do we have great American players? Yes. Pat McBride, Al Trost, Ricky Davis...let's jump ahead...Clint Dempsey, Christian Pulisic. A lot.
DO I THINK THE USMNT WILL WIN THE WORLD CUP SOMEDAY? YES. Just maybe not today. How can we win the World Cup? What can we do? Make me coach. I keep saying that. Is anybody listening? I will win the World Cup for America. I've been saying it for years. I'll tell you what, the team would look a lot different, that's for damn sure. You would see me at various places for new recruits. I know they're out there. By the way: I haven't wavered. My assistant coaches are mine and mine alone. No one can choose them. They are Shaquille O'Neal and Owen Wilson. It's been that way for a long time, I'm not changing. Shaq would double as backup goalie. Practices? When and where is up to me, not the system, man. Now stay with me here: The majority of practices would take place inside a basketball gym, at night. I'm not a morning person. There's a reason for that, actually. The court not nighttime. It fine-tunes your skills as a player. With the right focus, it brings together better dribbling and passing that can transcend to the outdoor field. See Why American Soccer Isn't There Yet. Futsal was great for my development as a player. Futsal, practicing on a basketball court, the right way, would only benefit American soccer. There exists a right way. I, with Shaq and Owen Wilson, will deliver a championship. Just not this World Cup for obvious reasons...that being I'm not coach yet.
But get ready for a great World Cup and maybe the biggest story in American sports history: the saga of the USMNT trying to win a World Cup. The last sport we have for our trophy case. Imagine that.
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