Ok, first things first. Soccer is the greatest sport in the world, and there is a reason why the rest of the world loves it so much. If you watched yesterday's game then you should know why. Is there anything better than a late goal to win or equalize? Seriously, one second the Brazilians have put all but the last nail in the coffin of the US World Cup hopes (thanks to a little help from the ref) and the next Wamback is putting a text book perfect header into the back of the net. Did I mention that there were precious few seconds left in the game at that point? Amazing. Its the second straight summer in which last second heroics by an American soccer great has had me screaming, clapping, and on the verge of a few tears. Hey, I am a passionate fan what can I say? Few moments in sports get me excited as a great soccer game. I won't bore you with my list of greatest sports moments, but most of them revolve around the sport of soccer (most as coach of the Pinnacle girls soccer team).
I saw an article today that wondered whether the US could get behind soccer after yesterday's game, and mentioned that if not now the US may never get behind the sport. At a time when two of the biggest sports in America are in a lock out, perhaps its time America gets on board and realizes what the rest of the world has known for over a century...soccer or futbol is the greatest sport on pitch.
Whether you've been convinced of the greatness of soccer or you not, if you are a good American you'll be watching and cheering on the US Women's team for the rest of the tournament...its your civic duty.
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