"The Beautiful Game-Alive and well in the U.S.

There is a god.  Soccer in the U.S., in my humble opinion, is clearly developing its own identity and style of play. In today's World Cup game against Algeria I contest that it has succeeded in breaking down yet another barrier of doubt placed upon it after the downfall of the USA and NASL attempts.

Watching the game today with such pure emotional disarray I survived 3 major episodes of breathing trouble as well as emotions I have never felt before.  With Donovan's goal (I am a Donovan supporter) and in my opinion, Steve Cherundolo's solid performance in all of Round 1, we have inked another historical entry into our blossoming soccer style.  The story of the sport in this country is actually quite inspiring and clearly harkens back to our "Don't tread on me" attitude as Americans.  I find it so perfectly appropriate that US Soccer, fans and association alike, through Nike's powerful campagin, have adopted that revolutionary emblem of the Gadsden Flag to accomodate our attitude and soccer identity. 

It is perfectly perfect.  Like a rattlesnake, we will never back down from a fight if you dare to tread on us.  We are now fully capable of competing with style and production with players fulfilling the role of "strong players" around the world.  Players like Steve Cherundolo have served admirably as captain of a major team in the Bundesliga.  We have stud players who won't even play for our country (Giuseppe Rossi) and we are still finding success.  Imagine 12 years from now where the sport will be when players like Rossi want to play for the U.S. instead of Italy.  (Which for the record, he should have been on the Italian roster instead of Gatusso who I loved watching play)

Keep the faith.  If you ever lose it or can't find it, give me a holler.