[1rudeboy]

All of Klinsmann’s decisions, including the more intricate tactical ones, like having DaMarcus Beasley and Geoff Cameron play a position with the national team that is different from the one they play with their club teams, has led the United States to this fevered point. On Thursday, Klinsmann pulled Cameron from the starting lineup and inserted Omar Gonzalez, who had played just a few minutes in the first two games; Gonzalez delivered an outstanding performance, helping a sturdy American defense keep the Germans to a single goal.

[fhayek]

I had the soccer game on an outdoor TV. As I watched, my eyes were strangely drawn to my lawn. Watching my grass grow became oddly more compelling than what was happening on TV. But don’t let me stop you from liking it.