(not necessaily win it, just go to the finals)
2006-07-19 02:45:55 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Football ➔ Other - Football
I wouldn't bet on it. The US soccer stars are average players if they go to a European FC. For example, Landon Donavon in say England or Portugal might not even be a starter. What we need to do for the US to make some noise in the WC is to send our stars to European clubs like Arsenal and Inter. They will be more expierenced with European play and might figure something out and eventually go to the WC finals. If they don't do that, forget even the quarterfinals! Europe is sending tons of prospects to US to become NBA and NHL stars. 1 great example is Dirk Nowitski, he's from Germany. The Cleveland Caveilers center is pretty good, he's also from Europe. Or Alexander Ovechkin, the new Washington Capitols star from Russia. and the NBA Draft is a godd example too. There were so many prospects from Europe including number 1 pick, he was from Italy.
2006-07-19 03:03:02 · answer #1 · answered by The Fantasy King 5 · 7⤊ 3⤋
The US soccer team already did. They won the '91 and the '99 World Cup.
... ok that were the women.
But if the rumours are true that South Africa will lose the 2010 Cup and it will be hosted in the US and if someone like Jürgen Klinsmann, who can push a team to its limit, becomes US coach and if they get a fair share of luck in the tournament, then why not.
Lots of if's!!!! So I wouldn't bet too much money on it.
2006-07-19 10:42:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The USA have been in the finals several times. They have a proud history there - first appearance in 1930 (where they reached the semi-finals - still their best performance), but also in 1934, 1950 (where they beat England), and all tournaments from 1990 to present.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_men's_national_soccer_team
2006-07-19 10:34:05 · answer #3 · answered by Stephan B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only when Sri Lanka can win the World Cup.
2006-07-19 10:15:24 · answer #4 · answered by Nicky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no they will never get into the finals, and if they think their good because they got tied with Italy who won the World Cup, they aren't. Sorry but SOCCER ain't their sport.
2006-07-19 10:18:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's hard to say now because we don't have a coach. If we do get a good coach and some better players, I think the US team could make another run.
2006-07-19 09:55:04 · answer #6 · answered by hardcoco 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not any time soon. When the US boasts about their "superstars" and they don't show up, its a long road to get to past the group stage.
Maybe if Klinsmann becomes Head Coach, he can turn things around for the US.
2006-07-19 09:53:29 · answer #7 · answered by gotearz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not until the sport becomes more mainstream in America. It's getting there but keep it mind it wasn't even played at most schools 40 years ago.
2006-07-19 09:50:04 · answer #8 · answered by Sir J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no because of all the good american athletes are interested in better sports. Football is for soft europeans and 3rd world countries. HAHAHAHAHAHA american arrogance
2006-07-19 10:48:13 · answer #9 · answered by redirus92 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when India qualifies for the World cup...
2006-07-19 10:05:40 · answer #10 · answered by x overmyhead 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋