nyrmetros
09 Jun 2004, 05:25 PM
http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/09/sports/soccer/09vecsey.html
"Two years later, the American men are ranked eighth in the world's most competitive sport. Eighth. Ahead of Germany, the Czech Republic and - incredibile! - the Azzurri of Italy.
The United States has achieved parity, yet this rather stunning feat is celebrated by a relative handful of goofy characters in red outfits, known as Sam's Army, who follow the American team around the globe.
It begins again - the long and dodgy road toward the 2006 World Cup."
"Two years later, the American men are ranked eighth in the world's most competitive sport. Eighth. Ahead of Germany, the Czech Republic and - incredibile! - the Azzurri of Italy.
The United States has achieved parity, yet this rather stunning feat is celebrated by a relative handful of goofy characters in red outfits, known as Sam's Army, who follow the American team around the globe.
It begins again - the long and dodgy road toward the 2006 World Cup."