U.S. clinches a spot in World Cup 2006

The US mens national team clinched a spot among the final 32 teams going to Germany in 2006. And they did so in style. What better way than to best your archrival, Mexico?

What was the score again? Oh yeah: 2:0!

If you don't know about the Mexican national team, let me sum up their style. They are the dirtiest, cheapest, most disgusting national soccer team in the world; bar none. US absolutely dominated the match, from start to end. You could see Mexico being outclassed and outplayed. US simply has too many skilled players right now, and they are playing well as a team. Mexico decided to continue their dispicable style of play: jumping for balls with elbows up to the opponent's head or back of the ribs; knees always high, attacking the midsection and the groin; coming from behind and sweeping the legs high at the knees; slide tackles with spikes up; shirt pulling with both hands.

With all of that garbage, the US played a strong, skillfull match. I was impressed with their patience and composure, especially enduring the consistently bad calls by the ref. It really took twice as much pressure by the Mexican players to get a call than it did for the touches by the US players.

I am happy with the result. I look forward to what the US team can do in Germany. They truly have some strong, skilled players. They are playing well together. They can be dangerous. Maybe they won't win the trophy, but look for them to go pretty far.