For the first time ever, we are going to demand players have the discipline and commitment to actually maintain fitness. We have seen a wide range of attitudes and actual physical conditions with MLS players in the past, and if that is the case next time around they're not going to be eligible to make the World Cup roster.
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There is nowhere we don't need to improve. It is just like before the 2002 World Cup. We clearly need to make the team better and we will, move the domestic players along, and we have gotten an early start on that because of qualifying early.Bruce Arena
It's only fitting that our last game in 2005 is being held in a place that has such a great tradition of supporting U.S. Soccer. We are certainly hopeful that this match will be a celebration of our efforts to qualify for the World Cup, and we're pleased to close out the process in front of fans who have supported us so well over the years.
Bruce Arena
Having the opportunity to get a feel for the stadium and the environment here is very valuable.
Bruce Arena
For our players, it's also very good for them to be in a venue where they also get to play Italy and feel somewhat comfortable in this venue before we actually come back.
Bruce Arena
Obviously we look forward to the game on Saturday for a couple of reasons. Mexico is certainly and arguably our biggest rival in CONCACAF and that always makes for a good game. More importantly, any kind of positive result for the U.S. qualifies us for the next World Cup and that's been our objective since June of 2004.
Bruce Arena
I don't know. Maybe we lose with a different team on the field. Germany was missing some good players, too, so it goes hand in hand.
Bruce Arena
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