Image: Seattle SportsnetThere has been a lot of talk about the stakes for this World Cup being the highest ever when it comes to soccer in the United States. If I'm being completely honest, it's been a little too much hype. But when it comes to tomorrow's knock-out game, the notion that Saturday is the biggest day in the history of US Soccer might just have some legs. Even US coach Bob Bradley - a man with a poker face that would make Lady Gaga blush - has expressed gleeful optimism ahead of the match, stating this year's team "could go far" in the tournament.
If the US wins tomorrow, they will most likely be in a strong position to meet Brazil in a semi-final rematch last year's Confederations Cup final. But while it's okay to dream, it's not okay for a team with a shaky first 15 minutes and an overly strong penchant for heroics and fighting back in a game rather than holding on and securing a win, let's be realistic and take one game at a time.
SATURDAY, JUNE 26
Uruguay v South Korea
10:00am EDT, ESPN
United States v Ghana
2:30pm EDT, ABC
SUNDAY, JUNE 27
Germany v England
10:00am EDT, ESPN
Argentina v Mexico
2:30pm EDT, ABC
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