Loss to Brazil doesn't ruin U.S. accomplishments

Published Jun. 29, 2009 4:19 a.m. ET

Jamie Trecker

For 45 minutes, it looked like the U.S. might just pull off another miracle Sunday.

Up 2-0 against a confused-looking Brazil side, the Americans were displaying the acumen and grit they showed in their midweek upset of No. 1 ranked Spain. Fans were daring to believe that after all this time, and after so much heartbreak, this might finally be the U.S.'s moment to shine.