The Americans have now overtaken England in the FIFA Football Rankings At the time of writing they are joint 6th, and England are 9th.

Perhaps it's because when they play football they have a rest whenever they want, wear kevlar armour, and all players (instead of just the goalkeepers) are allowed to through the ball during play

I reckon it's because when they score they don't have to get it under and between the bars but rather anywhere above and between.