USA loses to Germany

It was close, but the heavily favored Germans beat America's best soccer team in 72 years. USA leaves the World Cup with a record of 2-2-1. Read this piece on ESPN.

This was the best the States played all tournament, and with a call or two going their way, the States would be in the semifinals.

For the first time in its five matches, the team dominated possession, and it just wasn't near the end when it was pushing for the equalizer. Claudio Reyna, saved his best for last. A commanding performance on both sides of the ball. ...

This was a tournament-long performance that American soccer historians will reflect back on years down the road. This will be when they say that America turned the corner on and off the field. The media took notice. The opposition took notice. The world took notice.

Congratulations on a miraculous run gentlemen, you have helped pave the way for the bright future of American soccer.