After the United States fell victim to a late goal and a tie
game against Portugal, rumors started to swirl surrounding the
United States and their next match. Currently, Germany and the
U.S. hold the two top spots in Group G. Many speculate the
United States head coach Jurgen Klinsmann and German manager
Joachim Low will arrange for a tie in tomorrow’s match.  Tying
Germany propels the United States into the Round of 16. Germany
would emerge as the group winner with five points, while the
United States would end group play with five points as well.
Although both teams finish with five points, Germany is then
named group winner due to goal differential. A tie makes the
match between Portugal and Ghana meaningless.  One glaring
reason for an arranged tie is based on the relationship
Klinsmann and Low share. When Klinsmann became the manager of
the German national team in 2004, he brought Low on as an
assistant. Their partnership on the sidelines ended with
Klinsmann’s departure in 2006. Low then stepped in as