'Revenge,' Shock And Rage, After U.S. Men's Team Whiffs On World Cup
"We can't beat Trinidad," commentator Taylor Twellman said, before asking, "What are we doing? ... What are we doing?!?!"
By failing to reach the World Cup for the first time since 1986, the U.S. men's soccer team has set off shock and surprise — and, depending on where you stand, elation or sadness. It's a huge setback for the squad that fell to Trinidad and Tobago Tuesday night; it is also an upset that set off a wide range of strong reactions.
"Heartbreak," the U.S. Soccer official Twitter feed said of the loss, which it described as part of a "perfect storm" of results that eliminated the American men's team.
The loss immediately touched off criticisms and calls for changes in the U.S. Soccer system. And many compared population sizes — the U.S. has some 326 ever to qualify for the World Cup.
