USA played overall better - I wish they won to just take Portugal out there misery. I give it to our USA coach, he brought up youth, and it is showing when they pair up with older teams. USA after this worldcup will probably no longer be viewed as easy wins.
Portugal was playing with injured...
I wouldn't expect a "English" league to dominate MLB domestically. I think in 10-15 years, MLS may overtake hockey - maybe close to baseball if they continue to transfer big name like they have.
@NiNe2FiVe #'s don't lie afternoon world cup ratings is smashing MLB prime time. Almost world series ratings for group stage games. Soccer is mainstream - deal with it.
@Ne Obliviscaris would you consider the Expert Review journals a impactful/ reliable source? I'm not so familiar with it.
http://www.expert-reviews.com/