Currently 3-0 down against Venezuela. Now, Venezuela are a decent team, they've got Soloman Rondon and some good players but this is crazy. Also coming off a loss to Jamaica. The Gold Cup is going to be tough.
The USA has been playing association football since the start of the World Cup (1930). It has never been their national sport. Baseball & American Football is. It is a big country & most of their best players will play in other countries, as their league will always be for has beens, like Rooney, who would struggle in the Championship now.