World Cup-Gooooaaaaaaalasso!

As an American born Citizen, it is my birth right to hate soccer. Not enough scoring, an offsides rule that makes the game virtually impossible to watch, fake injuries and no real american stars to root for. For these reasons and many more soccer is not considered a major sport in the U.S. The NFL, NBA, and MLB all dominate the sports landscape, and for all the forecasts of it being a rapidly growing sport soccer had not captured american T.V. audiences. A little known striker from the L.A. Galaxy named Landon Donovan is single handidly trying to change all that. Donovan has played in the World cup on two other U.S. national teams, but the third time has proven to be the charm. With little time left in extra time of the second half match vs Algeria Donavan bolted down the field, and passed the ball, and trailed the play when a rebound at point blank range fell into his lap, he fired the ball into the back of the net. This one goal, is easily the biggest U.S. soccer moment in history, and has catapulted Donovan into super stardom. With this win the U.S. has qualified for the second round, and has excited a nation. This will undoubtedly raise soccers profile, and may lead to a golden age of MLS. I readily admit I'm watching every game possible, and am rooting for both the U.S. and Mexico. If soccer ever does anything about that annoying offsides rule, who knows it may finally breakthrough as a major U.S. sport.