Some former US players had expressed doubt about the Australian team's chances in a recent match. They believed the Australians would not be able to stay on the field against the Americans in a Group D match. The match was part of a larger process led by Mauricio Pochettino, and it appears to have paid off.

The outcome of the match quieted some of the doubters. Further details about the match and its outcome can be found in the Waco Tribune-Herald, which provides more information about the event and its significance.