US Soccer Thanks Fans After Record World Cup Run

The federation released a statement in English and Spanish thanking supporters for filling stadiums and bringing the game to homes and parks across the country. "When we asked, ‘why not us?’ you answered," they wrote, noting that players carried the fans' voices onto the field.

The tournament marked the first U.S. hosting since 1994 and a historic run with three wins. However, the loss to Belgium marked the third straight round of 16 exit. The federation pledged to learn from the experience and improve to compete with the world's best. beltedkingfisher.blog