czech 3, usa 0

Wow, was that a tough game to watch. Coupled with Italy's 2-0 win over Ghana, the US team pretty much has to beat Italy and Ghana to get through to the World Cup's second round.

The US team CAN beat Italy. But not if they play like they did against the Czechs. DaMarcus Beasley in particular puzzles me -- he doesn't look like the same player that had such a fantastic tournament in 2002.