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
8. Jurgen Being Jurgen
Need I say more?
7. Pitch Invaders
6. USMNT's official 'excuse to miss work' letter
Legit. This worked for everyone, right?
5. Character fans...Teddy Roosevelt?
4. The hype #IBelieve
One Nation, united by a hashtag...
3. Optimism any time Clint Dempsey had the ball
2. Tim Howard
Here's a video compilation of Tim Howard's record 16 saves in the USA-Belgium match:
:::Drops mic:::
1. Unity of a Nation
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