The most anticipated American sports event in many years, perhaps decades, is about to take place. Since last December, many Americans have been looking forward to Saturday’s World Cup match with England in South Africa. Finally, it is happening.
Not only that, but the United States has the potential to toss a banana peel under the churning feet of the nation that invented the sport ”” and don’t you forget it.
The Yanks have at least a chance to gain what soccer fans call a result ”” a draw or a victory, a point or maybe even 3, in the traditionally slippery first match of group play.
The nicest part of Yanks-English has been the anticipation, ever since the two nations, linked by history and language and mutual needs, were paired for the first match, when strange things happen.
By my highly unscientific formula of time multiplied by electronic stimulation, this dream World Cup match, this delicious coincidence, has been looming over soccer buffs like some tantalizing full moon that somehow stayed in place for six months.
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George Vecsey–England vs. United States: The Beauty of Anticipation
The most anticipated American sports event in many years, perhaps decades, is about to take place. Since last December, many Americans have been looking forward to Saturday’s World Cup match with England in South Africa. Finally, it is happening.
Not only that, but the United States has the potential to toss a banana peel under the churning feet of the nation that invented the sport ”” and don’t you forget it.
The Yanks have at least a chance to gain what soccer fans call a result ”” a draw or a victory, a point or maybe even 3, in the traditionally slippery first match of group play.
The nicest part of Yanks-English has been the anticipation, ever since the two nations, linked by history and language and mutual needs, were paired for the first match, when strange things happen.
By my highly unscientific formula of time multiplied by electronic stimulation, this dream World Cup match, this delicious coincidence, has been looming over soccer buffs like some tantalizing full moon that somehow stayed in place for six months.
Read it all.