When asked about the draw, Beasley reflects on the feeling in U.S. soccer circles that it was the Americans, and not the Mexicans, who deserved to have been in the protected top seeds group. Certainly, Mexico's draw of Iran, Angola and Portugal looks easier than what many are seeing as a group of near-death in Group E.

Measured in his response to questions about FIFA's decision, Beasley said, "I was disappointed by it because we beat Mexico nine out of the last 10 times; we also beat them at the last World Cup. "Everyone was disappointed that we weren't seeded. I wouldn't say it wasn't fair, but I was definitely disappointed. I felt, and the team felt, we deserved to be seeded. In terms of Mexico, we've dominated them."