World Cup 2014: U.S. rallies behind team on Twitter
FIFA says about 200,000 World Cup tickets were sold in the United States (second only to host Brazil), but more than one million fans are following Team USA on the squad's official Twitter account.
And as the U.S. faces Germany with a berth in the World Cup knockout round at stake, the team is getting lots of love on social media, driven by the hashtag #LetsDoThis.
Below are a few videos, photos and messages from the team and its fans:
The team arrives:
The president lends his support:
The @WhiteHouse is watching today and we can't wait to see the support around the #USA! #USAvGER #LetsDoThis pic.twitter.com/6fKPXHuK6J
— U.S. Soccer (@ussoccer) June 26, 2014
Team USA's coach, Jurgen Klinsmann, implores bosses to let their employees take an extra-long lunch:
Need note to get out of work Thurs? @J_Klinsmann has you covered. Show your cool boss. It will def work! #LetsDoThis pic.twitter.com/i2oCZmGAGZ
— U.S. Soccer (@ussoccer) June 25, 2014
Actor Will Ferrell and fan "Teddy Goalsevelt" cheer the team:
Giants ace Tim Lincecum (fresh off a no-hitter) gets in on the act:
The Windy City lights up for Team USA:
Final message from the @BCBSIL building in Chicago: #Believe. Kickoff less than 12 hours away. #LetsDoThis #USA pic.twitter.com/uZu17VyKfM
— U.S. Soccer (@ussoccer) June 26, 2014
The San Francisco 49ers were among several football teams to show their support for the other "football."
Let there be plenty of @ussoccer celebrations tomorrow.
#LetsDoThis #USAvGER pic.twitter.com/5BbWvIdJAS
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) June 25, 2014
Even Hulk Hogan got in on the act: