Boaz Myhill and Dempsey Make for a Terrible Weekend

I didn't need the heroics from Myhill. It was always going to be tricky encounter especially with the Liverpool game on the horizon. The players had to have had that in the back of their mind. This is the type of game that seems to always trip us up. We have had a lot of trouble against teams that pack it in and this was no different. I am too depressed to further comment on that....

I am worried that this blog very well could have resulted in a Sports Illustrated cover-like jinx on Clint Dempsey. I had just named him one of the top 5 players in CONCACAF and then he blows out his knee. If Donovan rips his Achilles in Everton's next game, the blog is done. I can't have American blood on my hands, especially considering its a World Cup year. Without Charlie Davies and Dempsey, the US offensive outlook is bleak. I was underwhelmed by our performances in qualifying and if it wasn't for Donovan's Herculean efforts, I'm not so sure we make the top 3. Let's pray this scan tomorrow comes out with positive news.