Happy Juneteenth to everyone out there.I'm sure those words will irk a few readers, but to be honest, I'll take any federal holiday, as it means we get some time to enjoy anything we want.
I know not every company is observing, but who doesn't want a day off in the middle of June? Today is even a bit more special because we get a USA World Cup game as well.My first-ever soccer article was about the USA World Cup team, and not only did the team win, but we won.I was wrong about the final score, but I was correct about Team USA winning.
They were able to take down Paraguay.What I think was most enjoyable about the game -- aside from the victory -- was that the crowd was genuinely into the game.
I know it is easy when goals are being scored and the team is winning, but America is not a soccer country.So, seeing the crowd going crazy and giving the team more energy was fun to watch.United States midfielder Christian Pulisic approaches the box during a FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
(Europa Press Sports/Europa Press via Getty Images)Now they have a test against Team Australia.This should be a win for Team USA if we are going to base it on a recent game they've had in an international friendly competition.
They played back in October, so the teams are largely the same.Those games aren't always predictive, though.
In order to keep the momentum coming, Team USA will need to remain aggressive in its attack.If they can strategically push the ball downfield, they should get a few good looks at a goalie that can be beaten.Team Australia had a nice outcome in their first game as well, having won the first contest against Turkey.
I don't hate the Turkish team.They have some decent talent as well.
Some games of the World Cup can just be dismissed because there is a huge mismatch.That isn't the case here.
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