In 2025, the US men's soccer team is positioned to enter the 2026 World Cup as a team at risk of being disliked, paralleling the negative perceptions often associated with the Duke basketball program. This shift from being perceived as underdogs to underachievers is marked by their recent failures in major tournaments like Copa America. The current roster, despite its talent recognized in elite European leagues, has not captivated fans and bears an image burdened by expectations related to national pride and geopolitical context.
The US men's soccer team in 2025 risks being as disliked as Duke in college basketball, perceived as overhyped underachievers with geopolitical baggage.
Once an underdog, the US men's team now faces backlash for failing to uphold past glories, eliminated at Copa America and lacking engaging personalities.
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