We're less than three weeks away from the USA MNT opening final round qualification for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Our first opponent: Mexico. It gets better. The game will be played in early February in Columbus, OH. A veritable fortress of American support and an undeniable home-field advantage in terms of weather. Add to that the fact that the SoB/DVI (myself included) will be present... Mexico is in for a rough night. But the Mexicans appear to have an ace up their sleeve.
Yesterday, the AP reported that a major Mexican sports newspaper is turning to voodoo magic to give the "Tri-Colores" a boost in Columbus. I'm not making this up. Mexican fans can bring in the press clipping in exchange for a USA MNT voodoo doll. Is there any more proof that the USA has passed the Mexicans by in footy? While our best strikers are filling the nets for teams like Bayern Munich (Landon Donovan) and Fulham FC (Clint Dempsey), the Mexicans are passing out voodoo dolls.
Dear Mexico, voodoo magic will not prevent the weather from being below 30 degrees. It will not prevent the entire stadium being filled with raucous US support, this game is not being played in LA or DC or Dallas. Its being played in Columbus frickin Ohio. But hey, when you've got nothing left, its worth a shot right?
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