Video The Appropriate Reaction to USA's Women's World Cup Loss
He would have flopped before the knife hit his stomach.
News Grounds Crew Annoyed That Players Left It All on the Field
“We don’t even know where to start with the clean up,” said Commerzbank Arena grounds chief Christian Schroder. “It’s all been left out here. Everything. You name it, it’s on the field. Heart, guts, intangibles. The field is pretty much ruined.”
Among other items, Commerzbank maintenance staff have found a sports bra, an ATM card, a toaster, large animal feces, a pair of reading glasses, a dead owl, original Star Wars action figures and a human baby.
“They left so much out on the field that I think they must have gone back into the locker room specifically to get things to leave out there,” said Schroder. “It’s kind of rude, actually. I understand the stakes of the match, but why leave a baby out there? It’s very irresponsible. I’m just glad the child was unharmed and healthy.”
Opinion The 10 Worst Losses in USA Sports History
#10 – U.S. Women in the 2011 World Cup Final
Why it was bad: The U.S. was a heavy favorite against Japan and twice had a lead late in the match before giving up an equalizer each time. Then, in penalty kicks, the U.S. could only convert one of four attempts and lost.
Why it was really bad: America, and the world, lost out on the chance to see how this kid would celebrate a World Cup title:
#9 – U.S. Men in the 1994 World Cup
Why it was bad: Despite being poorly-regarded in the soccer world, the U.S. made it through group play with a respectable 1-1-1 mark on its home soil. Then in the first round of knockout play, they faced mighty Brazil. Only a goal by Bebeto 72 minutes into the match defeated the U.S. National Team.
Brazil went on to win the World Cup.
Why it was really bad: With the whole world watching, the U.S. team willingly dressed like this. Perhaps no action in history has been more detrimental to the country’s image internationally than those horrific kits.
It was almost like the U.S. dressed in the ugliest outfits they could find in order to disrespect the world’s game.
News Abby Wambach: "Our World Cup success made me start to like soccer a little bit"
“Before this tournament started, I honestly could not give a crap,” said goaltender Hope Solo. “But then we started winning and by the end, I’ll admit, I was pretty into the whole thing.”
Abby Wambach, the team’s leading scorer, echoed Solo.
“I’m usually more into football, baseball, basketball, even hockey,” she said. “Yet I found myself going out of my way to show up for these games and play. I really think I have the soccer bug now.”
Head coach Pia Sundhage, a Swede, says the true test of her players’ supposed newfound love of the world’s game will come in a few weeks when she calls a practice.
“It’s great that they’re all into it now,” said Sundhage. “But I won’t be surprised if no one shows up to our next match, choosing to stay home and watch the Yankees or something. Soccer is hot right now. But in a few weeks? We’ll see.”
Picture Pete Carroll as U.S. Women's Soccer Coach Pia Sundhage
So even if the U.S. women won, their title would have been stripped.
Video A Most Unique Penalty Kick
That will lead Al-Jazeera "SportsCenter" for at least a week.
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