I have to follow up and say, though, that that was one of the most inspiring performances from a US national team that I have ever seen in any sport. Holding off the entire second half down 10 to 9 against a squad as talented as the Italians is a monumental achievement of which the whole country should be aware. The draw still gives them the chance to qualify, if some very reasonable things happen. The US can beat Ghana, and Italy has a great chance against Czech, particularly considering that both teams will be playing to win as neither wants to face Brasil in round 2.