Historic Win Against Spain

Last night the US Men's Soccer Team pulled off what might be considered one of the biggest wins in American soccer history. Having won the tournment for all North American, Central American, and Carribean countries last year, the US earned the right to play in this exclusive competition against the winners of each other continent, including Brazil, Spain, Iraq, Egypt, New Zealand, and world cup winners Italy.

The US got walloped by Brazil and Italy in their first two matches of the group phase, and to advance to the semi-final they needed the near impossible task of winning their last game by at least three goals and having Italy lose by at least three goals. Amazingly, the impossible happened as US beat Egypt 3-0 and Brazil beat Italy 3-0. Their reward was to play Spain, currently the highest ranked team in the world; a team that hasn't been beaten in over 35 matches, a period spanning multiple years. Once again, the US team did the impossible, beating Spain 2-0 with a gritty effort from many players, including important saves by Tim Howard in goal. Now it's on to the final against either Brazil or South Africa. No matter what, this tournment has to be considered a success for the US, a great preparation for next summer's world cup. It would be a mistake to get to confident however, as we did get trounced on pretty badly by Brazil and Italy.