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The US had the biggest opportunity in the history of American soccer. They wasted it | Alexander Abnos
Published July 7, 2026Indexed July 8, 2026
The USA men’s run at a home World Cup had attracted people who usually ignore soccer. Instead of triumph, they saw a humbling by Belgium In the closing moments of the USA’s 3-2 win against Portugal at the 2002 World Cup, the ESPN commentator Jack Edwards took a moment to remind viewers who had stayed up all night of...
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