I finally heard some chat about this - so I guess it really happened.
Dudes on the radio found some cause for optimism. They like our coach's style - i.e. - he doesn't just play for the 0-0 draw as some past coaches have done.
Also we apparently have a very promising up-and-coming player. 16 years-old, this kid. He is the first person born in the 2000's to score a goal in an official major international soccer tournament. So yay.
I can't help but be skeptical - but then again even if we did get good, I still wouldn't watch - so what's the point?