9 Things U.S. Team Fans Will Miss After Their World Cup Exit
/ CBS Miami
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
HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 21: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, leads a line of cars during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 21, 2010 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
Because we love parties. #America
8. Jurgen Being Jurgen
HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 21: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M'sToyota, drives with his car on fire after crashing during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 21, 2010 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
Need I say more?
7. Pitch Invaders
HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 21: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M'sToyota, and Carl Edwards, driver of the #99 Aflac Ford, lead a group of cars during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 21, 2010 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
This guy...who pretended to be handicapped to get closer to the pitch.
HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 21: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, leads Kevin Harvick, driver of the #29 Shell/Pennzoil Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 21, 2010 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 21: Carl Edwards, driver of the #99 Aflac Ford, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 21, 2010 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images for NASCAR)
In Dempsey We Trust.
2. Tim Howard
Here's a video compilation of Tim Howard's record 16 saves in the USA-Belgium match:
HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 21: NHRA Funny Car champion John Force (R) poses with Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, on the grid prior to the start of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 21, 2010 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR)
Because everyone loves being around people rooting for the same team.