Actually, that is just the semifinal round.  The final round ("hexagonal") is more challenging.  But yeah, with the top three of that final group advancing to the World Cup finals, it's easier than any African group or the South American group, even easier than the easiest European group I'd say.  Still, qualification means something.  But what means even more are results in meaningful competitions, such as making a World Cup quarterfinal in 2002, a draw with the eventual world champions in 2006, or being CONCACAF champions multiple times.  Obviously things depend on your definition of "shit," but like I said, if you think the USA are shit at football then you must think the vast majority of countries in the world -- and yes, in Europe too! -- are shit.

And obviously not "any" European country could qualify from CONCACAF, that is just dumb.  Ask Rol about what he would think of Austria's chances against the USA, Mexico and Costa Rica, for example

I just had to highlight this after the ass-kicking the American squad handed everybody in Beijing.

the difference is those guys dont have 4 other really good players on the flor in the olympics.

This

Actually, if you take away the gymnastics cheating, things are pretty even...with the USA having many more siilver and bronze.