USA vs. Germany World Cup Game Thread

Soccer and baseball are a lot alike. Both are considered finesse sports. The handegg population finds both games incredibly boring.

I guess that's where the similarities end. But, hey, I tried.

At any rate, the World Cup is a riveting event no matter how you feel about soccer, and it doesn't get any more riveting to us Americans than the USA's match against Germany today.

Here are a few items for your pre- and post-game enjoyment:

The World Cup bracket and schedule

Every possible outcome for the USMNT

A permission slip from Jurgen Klinsmann -- and signed by President Obama -- to skip work. You'll need this.

Go America!