The Red Card for American Football Dreams The World Cup has a way of delivering crushing reality checks, and for Team USA, the 2022 tournament in Qatar was no exception.
A resounding defeat to Belgium marked the end of an era – not just for the team, but also for the idea that the United States can seriously contend for a global football title.
The hype surrounding the USMNT's campaign had been building for months, with many pundits predicting a solid performance from the team.