Some Americans are reluctant to cheer for the US at the World Cup. They shouldn’t be | Alexander Abnos
Summary
The US men’s soccer team is close to matching its best performance ever in the World Cup, attracting more attention than usual. While some Americans hesitate to support the team due to political or social concerns, the article encourages recognizing the team’s diversity and dedication separate from government actions.Key Facts
- The US men’s national soccer team is one win away from equaling their best World Cup run in recent history.
- The team's recent win over Bosnia and Herzegovina has brought rare attention to soccer in the United States.
- Some Americans feel uncomfortable cheering for national teams because of government actions or political issues.
- Similar feelings have been seen in other countries like Germany after World War II and Iran today.
- The article suggests that the soccer team represents the diverse population of the United States.
- The team is coached by someone who identifies as “200% Argentinian.”
- Many players have trained and sacrificed for years to compete at this top level.
- Players live in the US, grew up there, or chose to represent the US over other countries.
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