Source: BroBible
Summary
The USMNT has adopted John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” as an anthem, with nearly 67,000 fans singing it in Seattle after a 2-0 win over Australia. Other songs considered were “Living on a Prayer” and “Sweet Caroline”, but the latter was not chosen due to its previous use by England fans. The song was selected by FIFA and US Soccer after consulting with players, aiming to find songs representative of American artists and crowd singalongs.
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The habit gets a new name.
The USMNT’s anthem is now a classic American song, because who needs originality? “Take Me Home, Country Roads” is the perfect choice for a team that’s all about being loud and proud. Other songs were considered, but let’s be real, “Living on a Prayer” is just too cliché. The real question is, what’s next? Will they start singing “America the Beautiful” during halftime?
The routine arrives with confidence: the USMNT’s in-stadium playlist is all about American classics, because why not? It’s not like they’re trying to be original or anything.
Author: Evan Null
