Once again, it’s that special time every four years when Americans gather ’round the TV, dish out the nachos, and pretend they totally understand soccer. Yep, it’s the World Cup! And wouldn’t you know it, this time, the United States Men’s National Team is making quite the run. They’re leaving opponents in the dust with shutouts that make the opposing teams run home crying to their mamas. Just last night, they secured a 2-0 victory against Bosnia. That’s right, Bosnia—our decade-old frenemy from the ’90s. Who knew we’d be squaring up with them on the soccer field instead of…other ways?

But let’s not get sidetracked by ancient history. Our boys in red, white, and blue are also wiping the floor with other teams, like their 4-1 trouncing of Paraguay. Even down under in Australia, we managed to outplay ’em. The vibes on the National Mall are like a tidal wave of patriotism as fans chant “USA! USA!” It’s enough to make anyone’s heart swell with American pride—or at least consider buying an American flag face paint kit.

What’s really striking, though, is just how unifying these games have been here at home. From San Diego to Philly, Kansas City to Seattle, and even the not-so-typically-sporty San Francisco, fans have been coming together in droves. The spectacle of 70,000 people inside Levi’s Stadium, all singing “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” is enough to give anyone chills. And you can’t help but laugh at those who thought today’s youth couldn’t care less about America. This, my friends, is proof that there’s still plenty of love for Lady Liberty.

Now, let’s not overlook the prayer moment that happened right after last night’s victory. We’re talking about the team taking a knee—not for protests, but for a good old-fashioned prayer. Thanking the man upstairs for the win—a rare sight these days, especially covered by the mainstream sports media. Normally, it seems easier to spot a unicorn than see Christians get this kind of airtime. Makes you wonder why some networks have no issue showing other religions but shy away when it’s our American teams giving thanks.

However, it isn’t all sunshine and touchdowns, folks. Our star player got booted off the field with a controversial red card—apparently for doing something Messi did the previous game without so much as a slap on the wrist. Suspicious? Maybe just a smidge. Fans are calling it a travesty, demanding an investigation that’ll do more than just scratch the surface of the World Cup drama. Apparently, the only thing redder than that card is the fury boiling among American supporters who see this as discrimination against our team.

Anyway, while the debate rages on about the refereeing biases, one thing is certain—this is a golden moment for unity and sportsmanship in America. With God seemingly on their side, the US Men’s National Team isn’t just kicking soccer balls; they’re kicking some serious international butt. So as long as our soccer stars keep playing hard and praying harder, we just might see these guys clinch a title, all while giving America something to cheer about that’s not politics for a change.