Yes, i'd say that NA has a number of really good Hoplites, 1d, 2d polearm guys. I think there has been more now than that of a few months ago.
Attempting to add to the discussion, I haven't played much EU1 - only a few hours, but from my short experience, i'd say EU has better ranged, but NA has better all around melee players. Cavalry on both sides remains pretty unimpressive - there's a only a handful of really good NA cav.