Is there a silver lining to the USMNT World Cup 2018 debacle?

Numb.

Can’t shake that feeling. Wondering if a soccer match can cause post-traumatic stress disorder.

1. Frightening thoughts - Check.
2. Negative thoughts about oneself or the world - Check.
3. Loss of interest in enjoyable activities - Check.

And it’s only been 12 hours. I’ll get back to you in a month.

But seriously, I have been searching for a silver lining for the absolute debacle that is that the United States Men’s National Team has been eliminated from the 2018 World Cup.

This silver lining has proved elusive.