I don't think you'll hear a single good reason. I think there was a very obvious bias. The ref might as well have worn a "Anything but USA" jersey.

The good news: our boys played like they meant it in the second half. I'm tired of seeing the US timidly running around the field, and acting as if there was such a thing as "passing credit". This is the sport the world plays, and it's been frustrating to see us win only in games noone else plays, and holding World Series that don't actually... involve the rest of the world.

Nice job, USA!