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Tim Howard and Clint Dempsey Got A Call From The President
A top-16 finish is a success, so yesterday the two most prominent members of the USMNT received a phone call from Barack Obama congratulating them on their World Cup....
USA-Belgium Pitch Invader Jumped Out Of Wheelchair
The fellow who disrupted play during yesterday's USA-Belgium found an ingenious way to get so close to the pitch—he had a wheelchair in a spot meant for the disabled....
Here's What The USMNT Loss Felt Like Inside The Stadium
In the early minutes of the USA-Belgium match on Tuesday, a fan dressed in a Superman shirt strode onto the field, traipsing around until FIFA's security guards finally caught up to him. When they did, he cooperated and walked off, conceding defeat....
Yes, Tim Howard Really Was As Great As He Seemed Yesterday
As close as the USMNT came to dragging Belgium to penalties during its second half of extra time fury, we have to remember that our team had no business being in that position. With the quality of chances Belgium created throughout the match's 120 minutes, they should've scored early and often. They...
The United States Had To Lose; They Didn't Have To Lose Valiantly
The United States had to lose; they had to go home. It was in the nature of things....
Belgium's Shot Map From Yesterday's Game Is Bananas
This, from Squawka, was produced by the goddamn Belgian firing squad that Tim Howard stood in front of for 120 minutes during yesterday's soul-crusher. The man saw 39 shots—the fourth-most ever fired in a World Cup game since they started counting in 1966—and he turned away 16 of them. Nobody has ...
Every Country We Played Trolled Us With "Yes We Can!"
The Belgians had faith in their boys coming into today's Round of 16 match against the USMNT. Following the tradition of every other team we've played in this World Cup, one paper thought it would be funny to turn the famous Obama campaign slogan "Yes we can!" against us. They were right. They could...
The U.S. Lost And Everything Sucks
And that's how it ends, after a high-scoring, vein-popping extra time that provided the variety of heartbreak we never would have expected over the first 90: the sense that they could have done it. But that's the World Cup—could've-should'ves may provide moral victories, but they don't keep you warm...
All 16 Of Tim Howard's Saves, In One Video
The U.S. is out of the World Cup, but Tim Howard's legendary performance will be remembered for decades. Here are all 16 of his saves today against Belgium....
Belgium's Extra-Time Goals Put Them Up 2-0
A rough sequence for Matt Besler led to Belgium's goal early in extra time. He got run through by just-subbed-in Romelu Lukaku, then over-committed while trying to help out on Kevin De Bruyne. Tim Howard can't save 'em all; but there's plenty of time left. ...
You Had <em>One</em> Job, Wondo
Off a hell of a header from Jermaine Jones, Chris Wondolowski—poacher extraordinaire—skied the U.S.'s best chance at a goal all day. (The flag was up [Update: This is in dispute now], so it wouldn't have counted anyway. At least be thankful we were spared that shitstorm.)...
Your United States-Belgium Open Thread
Here goes nothing. Have at it....
Here's The USA Lineup Vs. Belgium
Jozy Altidore, while cleared to play, will not start. In a shock, neither will Kyle Beckerman—and it's a coach's decision. The USMNT starting XI:...
Why The United States Can Beat Belgium
The USMNT take on Belgium today in their Round of 16 clash, and few think the Belgians are a lock to win. And there's good reason for that. Possessing a cavalcade of quality players in nearly every position, de Rode Duivels' "golden generation" boasts one of the strongest teams on paper and is consi...
USMNT's Kyle Beckerman: The Best Fouler I Ever Faced
I love football because I can do things like write a serious story about the best fouler I ever faced....
The Worst Possible Ways The USMNT Can Lose Today
I have a problem with this "I Believe" chant that's sweeping the nation. It sounds great, sure, and it provides the backdrop for badass hype videos, but I have never been able to sing along....
Tim Howard Makes His Claim As America's Leading Man
For the sake of narrative, every country needs a leading character. Some are obvious, like Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo or Uruguay's Luis Suárez, while others burst onto the scene like Colombia's James Rodríguez. In the case of the U.S., that character has been there all along—even if he was tempora...