The USA loss to Germany on Friday was the highest rated ESPN program during the second quarter (April-June) of 2002. The game, which kicked off 7:30 am ET/4:30 am PT, garnered a 4.36 rating, which translates into 3.77 million households. The World Cup 2002 quarterfinal match surpassed ESPNÆs previously highest rating soccer broadcast — USA-Colombia World Cup æ94 clash (4.26). The USA-Germany was ESPN's highest-rated program of the year among men 18-34 (5.32 rating).