[David1]

I know. I was just joking around.;-)) I remember some months ago when the Mexicans beat the US to eliminate them from the olympics. An article was posted here on FR where the bozos at AZTLAN used that win to write a very anti-American article that got my blood boiling. Although I am not sure if it boiled as much as when philsoc saw my joking remark about soccer.;-) (philsoc, if this is still not original and funny enough for you then call the cops)Anyway, I myself am very happy the US won.

[dfwgator]

I am a huge fan of the World Cup, it is one of the last vestiges of pure nationalistic fervor left in this era of globalism. Sooner or later the US is going to win it, and when they do, you can bet the TV ratings for the final will rival that of the Super Bowl. American professional soccer like the MLS will always be a non-starter, however. Soccer relies on rivalries, and it just doesn't happen here. Although back in the day when I lived in Fort Lauderdale, the Strikers and the Tampa Bay Rowdies of the old NASL had a pretty intense rivalry.

[FreeHueco]

One thing that you have to remember is that soccer is absolutely huge among Mexicans( including the ones that migrated to the USA). They will have a strong showing at all of the Mexican National team's games. And no, I don't have a problem with them cheering on the Mexican team..

I watched the US women play Mexico last summer( doubleheader with an Earthquakes game). It was just really fun to watch. =)