Or at least most of those who made the leap of faith and ensured a sold out Rose Bowl before Wednesday’s two semifinals were even over.
Questions:
*Were the belated appearances of Landon Donovan and Freddy Adu – co-creators of Clint Dempsey’s winning goal – inspired subs or should at the very least Donovan have been on the field from the outset and given the U.S. an opportunity for a more comfortable victory? In other words, did a fairly ordinary U.S. win in part because of Bob Bradley’s coaching decisions or in spite of them (again)?
*Does Mexico have the edge in the final based on current form in this tournament or can the U.S. psyche out its old nemesis yet again and win while not playing the quality of soccer it is capable of producing?
*Will Manchester United’s Chicharito rise to the occasion and prove to be the difference in the game?
Listen to the architects of the U.S. goal:
Also: here’s how Chivas USA’s next opponent – the Philadelphia Union – performed last night.
