I don't know much about soccer (heh, football is played with an oblong ball to this American), just folowing the US team since they beat Portugal - even I knew that meant they could do something this time around. So this post is just an outsider's take on the game from what he's heard.
The ESPN coverage I saw mentioned Germany's only real weakness is their middle defense; also happens to be an area the US can exploit. The US will have to play tough D again, just like against Mexico. US isn't going to win the possession game. Their only chance is to take advantage of their opportunities and get back on D.
Germany's big advantage is their physical size, but the US seemed to take well to the physical play against Mexico - so that might not be as big of an advantage as Germany is used to. The US has decent midfield speed; they say they plan to try to win the game on the ground with that speed.
US must score first - no way they can come from behind. None. The Poland game explosed that.
I'm not going to get to watch the game - going to the drag strip at 8 AM. If it isn't 1-0 US by then, I doubt a US win is in the cards. Wonder if I can get a World Cup score at the track?
