The U.S. Men's National Team plays a crucial match against Germany in the World Cup today—one that could determine whether or not the team advances into the knockout stage of the tournament. Want to understand it, non sports fan?
Hello, non sports fan. It's me again, your loyal tour guide to the World Cup. First I walked you through the broad strokes of the tournament, then we cracked open our school books, and now I want to let you in on a little secret: today is a very big day.
After yesterday's triumphant US domination over Ghana in our stars and stripes' first match in the World Cup, it seems likely you, non soccer fan, have been bitten by the soccer bug.
Vice President Joe Biden, the US's chosen delegate to this year's World Cup, had a little laid-back get-together with his new best friends yesterday evening in Brazil. Oh maybe you've heard of them? They're called the US Men's National Team. In Biden's words: "Are you kidding me? This is a kick, man."
After 90 minutes of close calls and missed chances, the US finally scores in stoppage time against Algeria. The goal moves them through the group stage into the final 16. Here it is.
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