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 
Fans watch overtime play at Soldier Field between Belgium and the USA. Organizers said 28,000 people attended the watch party at Soldier Field. (credit: Scott Olson/Getty Images)Because we love parties. #America
8. Jurgen Being Jurgen
Need I say more?
7. Pitch Invaders 
Pitch invader during a Round of 16 football match between Belgium and USA (credit: FRANCISCO LEONG/AFP/Getty Images)This guy...who pretended to be handicapped to get closer to the pitch.
6. USMNT's official 'excuse to miss work' letter
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
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
Here's a video compilation of Tim Howard's record 16 saves in the USA-Belgium match:
:::Drops mic:::
1. Unity of a Nation 
USA fans cheering during a watch party held at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. (credit: Scott Olson/Getty Images)Because everyone loves being around people rooting for the same team.
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