With a 1-1 draw against Cuba and a 1-nil win over Panama, the US will face Honduras (6 pts) on Saturday and needs at least a draw (1 pt) to mathematically eliminate Cuba from the group.

The biggest question once you get through to the Semi-finals will be, do you want to face Mexico in the Semi-final match (a loss to Mexico in the Semi-finals of Olympic Qualifying knocked the US out of contention for the 2004 Olympics in Athens) knowing that only the final two teams head to China?

(image via beijingolympicsfan.com)

Word is China is searching for the next, best cheerleaders to help them draw attention to the Summer Olympics for 2008.  Hey, anything to deter from the smog and human rights debacle.