ESPNsoccernet - US - Dell'Apa: Odds looking favorable for U.S. World Cup bid

Maybe we won't be so eager to head off to Jo'burg for the 2010 World Cup. We'll just wait and see it here in the States.

Jesus. I'd be 42 or 46 then. Scary.

ESPNsoccernet - US - Dell'Apa: Odds looking favorable for U.S. World Cup bid: "Odds looking favorable for U.S. World Cup bid
Dell'Apa

U.S. Soccer announced last week that it will bid for the 2018 World Cup. FIFA president Sepp Blatter gave the U.S. the green light Wednesday, confirming North America is in line to play host to the 2018 World Cup.

Blatter was talking in London, effectively warning the English to back off on their bid. But Blatter also was setting the stage for contingency plans. When Blatter speaks, you have to read between the lines. In this case, Blatter hinted at a possible 2014 World Cup in the U.S., keeping the 2018 door open for England and, possibly, Australia or China. In any case, the U.S. should start preparing for the World Cup to return."