
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.
READ MORE: Officials Worry Large Crowds Will Leave Mess Behind After Memorial Day WeekendBelgium 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)
8. Jurgen Being Jurgen

Head coach Jurgen Klinsmann of the United States (credit: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
7. Pitch Invaders

Pitch invader during a Round of 16 football match between Belgium and USA (credit: FRANCISCO LEONG/AFP/Getty Images)
6. USMNT’s official ‘excuse to miss work’ letter
Legit. This worked for everyone, right?READ MORE: Death Of Child Pulled From Homestead Pond Under InvestigationNeed 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 MNT (@USMNT) June 25, 2014
5. Character fans…Teddy Roosevelt?

USMNT fan in Brazil (credit: MARTIN BUREAU/AFP/Getty Images)
4. The hype #IBelieve
One Nation, united by a hashtag…#AreYouReady RT @ESPN: GET HYPED. http://t.co/YEQ1xs9PlH #IBelieve
— U.S. Soccer MNT (@USMNT) July 1, 2014
3. Optimism any time Clint Dempsey had the ball

US forward and captain Clint Dempsey (credit: MARTIN BUREAU/AFP/Getty Images)
2. Tim Howard

US goalkeeper Tim Howard (credit: ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images)
1. Unity of a Nation

USA fans cheering during a watch party held at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. (credit: Scott Olson/Getty Images)
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