I asked my buddy at work what he thought about team USA's chances at the World Cup. A typical American, his answer was "Uh, that's soccer isn't it ? I don't follow it."

But I like the "beautiful game". It's a bit too low scoring for my taste, but on the other hand when there is a score -- what passion and excitement !

Meanwhile, we Americans invent sports which only we play and then declare ourselves world champions at them. You know, like "football". And then don't see the irony.

I guess team USA is roughly average and in an a tough group.

I have a friend who flew to Brazil for the Cup and the accompanying party. Wish I could have gone. I bet the pussy is flowing !