Perhaps America is Competent at Soccer Affter All

Don't know if anyone out there cares at all, but the US Men's National Team scored one of the greatest wins in its history this afternoon by defeating Spain 2-0 in the semifinals of the Confederations Cup in South Africa. In the process, the US defeated the world's #1 ranked team, ended Spain's 15 game winning streak (longest ever), ended Spain's 35 game unbeaten streak (tied for the longest ever), and handed Spain its first loss against a non-European side since 1999.

This major upset came after it took a miracle for the US to even advance to the semifinals, which required the US to beat Egypt 3-0 and to get help from Brazil, who beat Italy 3-0. Despite Spain dominating possession and forcing US goalie Tim Howard into making 6 impressive saves. When the ball occassionally trickled into the Spanish half, the US took advantage scoring on their only two shots on goal. The US now moves on into its first final of a FIFA tournament ever and will take on the winner of Brazil-South Africa on Sunday at 2pm EST. Not bad. Not bad at all.