SEATTLE — As big as the U.S. national team’s World Cup opening win was, it merely provided a chance — a golden opportunity to be soccer’s golden generation.
Now they must cash in and earn it.
A victory Friday against Australia — one they might have to pull off with Christian Pulisic sidelined — would guarantee a spot in knockout play and the U.S. would lead the group going into its group-play finale with Turkey. Winning the group would provide an easier path for a deep World Cup run that could change the sport in this country.
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