Goal Line Blunders: The Unmaking of America's Soccer Dreams American soccer teams have long been known for their Cinderella esque upsets and heart stopping near misses.
But the United States' early exit from this World Cup is starting to look like a repeat performance – with an added dose of hubris.
The team's 1 4 loss to Belgium should have been a wake up call, but instead it has reignited debate over the country's soccer infrastructure and the gulf between its professional ambitions and actual performance on the field.