9 Things U.S. Team Fans Will Miss After Their World Cup Exit
By Chris Kral
For U.S. soccer fans, the defeat was crushing. After a brilliant run in the 'Group of Death' and advancing to the Round of 16, the U.S. team was eliminated from the World Cup.
Belgium defeated the U.S. 2-1 in full time and deflated the American hype and furor around our new favorite sport-of-the-moment. Although we won't see the USMNT contend for the title, good times and camaraderie were had by all.
Here's 9 things U.S. fans will miss after their World Cup exit:
9. Viewing Parties - Soldier Field in Chicago
Because we love parties. #America
8. Jurgen Being Jurgen
Head coach Jurgen Klinsmann of the United States (credit: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)Need I say more?
7. Pitch Invaders
This guy...who pretended to be handicapped to get closer to the pitch.
6. USMNT's official 'excuse to miss work' letter
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
— USMNT: Qualified. (@USMNT) June 25, 2014
Legit. This worked for everyone, right?
5. Character fans...Teddy Roosevelt?
USMNT fan in Brazil (credit: MARTIN BUREAU/AFP/Getty Images)A+ for creativity.
4. The hype #IBelieve
#AreYouReady RT @ESPN: GET HYPED. http://t.co/YEQ1xs9PlH #IBelieve
— USMNT: Qualified. (@USMNT) July 1, 2014
One Nation, united by a hashtag...
3. Optimism any time Clint Dempsey had the ball
US forward and captain Clint Dempsey (credit: MARTIN BUREAU/AFP/Getty Images)In Dempsey We Trust.
2. Tim Howard
US goalkeeper Tim Howard (credit: ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images) Here's a video compilation of Tim Howard's record 16 saves in the USA-Belgium match:
:::Drops mic:::
1. Unity of a Nation
Because everyone loves being around people rooting for the same team.
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