Are you referring to the World Cup itself? Otherwise, this comment doesn't make sense. When they qualified for the 2nd stage of qualification for 2010, they were 4-0-0.
In the qualifying round for 2014 which just ended, the United States was within a hillbilly's heartbeat of not advancing through. That was a just a few weeks ago.
Based on what I see right now...A 2014 World Cup win wouldn't happen...It may happen in the next 50 years, IF we get continued development.
But I'm not holding my breath. I'm happy the USA makes it to the World Cup. That was a dream 25-30 years ago. Winning it? Doubtful..and what's the big deal if the United States ever does.
Not to mention that the OFC is significantly weaker than CONCACAF
I don't consider the OFC only has 5 teams in it and they get half of bid, they should all follow Australia's lead and join the AFC.
Among the confederations that have at least 1 confirmed bid in the show, CONCACAF is the weakest and the United States was sweating last month..
I just say no mainly because I just don't the personnel consistently playing at the level you need to be there.
On one hand you have guys like Michael Bradley who can play (even though he gets slagged a lot). You have a lot of ham-and-eggers (the entire group in the back). Gutsy guys, you love 'em, but if your life depended on one of those guys stopping a frontline scorer...you best have your coffin ready.
And then you have guys like Landycakes Donovan, who has overpromised and under-delivered and rather happy being an "MLS star". He doesn't have the heart or the will to be a dominator on the global stage.