SEATTLE — has despatched a thanks to the nation. And a request.
In a social media publish the day after they have been eradicated from the with within the , the mentioned they carried the help of the followers with them once they performed.
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“You stuffed stadiums, you introduced the sport into your properties, bars, parks and communities throughout the nation,” the workforce wrote within the Tuesday, July 7 publish. “Carrying the crest is a privilege, and listening to your voices all through the event is one thing we are going to always remember.”
That is solely the second time the USA has hosted the lads’s World Cup, and U.S. Soccer is relying on it to spark one other explosion in curiosity within the sport. Whereas it is too quickly to inform what influence the event could have in the long run, the nation flooded the USMNT bandwagon.
Fox mentioned on Monday, July 6. The red-and-white stripes jersey appears to be the uniform of the summer time. And “Take Me Residence, Nation Roads” was out of the blue a success once more.
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However . Its round-of-16 exit was the identical because it had in its earlier three appearances, and it was utterly overwhelmed towards Belgium.
“We’ll be taught from this,” the workforce mentioned within the publish. “We’ll get higher to compete with the world’s finest. And we’ll preserve doing the work as a result of that is what this workforce and this nation expects of us.”
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United States followers react within the stands through the FIFA World Cup 2026 Spherical of 16 match between USA and Belgium at Seattle Stadium on July 6, 2026 in Seattle.
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United States followers react within the stands through the FIFA World Cup 2026 Spherical of 16 match between USA and Belgium at Seattle Stadium on July 6, 2026 in Seattle.
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Chris Richards of the U.S. appears dejected as he’s consoled by coach Mauricio Pochettino after the match following their elimination from the World Cup.
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United States gamers and workforce officers huddle after the workforce’s 1-4 loss through the FIFA World Cup 2026 Spherical of 16 match between USA and Belgium at Seattle Stadium on July 6, 2026 in Seattle.
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Malik Tillman #17 of the USA reacts after Belgium’s fourth objective by Romelu Lukaku #9 through the FIFA World Cup 2026 Spherical of 16 match between USA and Belgium at Seattle Stadium on July 6, 2026 in Seattle.
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Matt Freese #24 of the USA is consoled by Mauricio Pochettino, Head Coach of the USA, after the workforce’s 1-4 defeat within the FIFA World Cup 2026 Spherical of 16 match between USA and Belgium at Seattle Stadium on July 6, 2026 in Seattle.
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Tim Ream #13 of the USA reacts after Belgium’s Romelu Lukaku scores their fourth objective.
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Chris Richards of the U.S. appears dejected after the match following their elimination from the World Cup.
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Chris Richards of the U.S. appears dejected as he’s helped by Sebastian Berhalter and Matt Freese after Belgium’s Romelu Lukaku scores their fourth objective.
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Matt Freese #1 of the USA reacts after Belgium’s third objective scored by Hans Vanaken #20 of Belgium through the FIFA World Cup 2026 Spherical of 16 match between USA and Belgium at Seattle Stadium on July 6, 2026 in Seattle.
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United States followers react within the stands through the FIFA World Cup 2026 Spherical of 16 match between USA and Belgium at Seattle Stadium on July 6, 2026 in Seattle.
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Matt Freese of the USA reacts with goalkeeping coach Toni Jimenez throughout a hydration break within the FIFA World Cup 2026 Spherical of 16 match between USA and Belgium at Seattle Stadium on July 6, 2026 in Seattle.
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United States followers react through the FIFA World Cup 2026 Spherical of 16 match between USA and Belgium at Seattle Stadium on July 6, 2026 in Seattle.
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Christian Pulisic #10 of the USA reacts after challenged by Youri Tielemans #8 of Belgium through the FIFA World Cup 2026 Spherical of 16 match between USA and Belgium at Seattle Stadium on July 6, 2026 in Seattle.
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Mauricio Pochettino, Head Coach of the USA, reacts through the FIFA World Cup 2026 Spherical of 16 match between USA and Belgium at Seattle Stadium on July 6, 2026 in Seattle.
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The USMNT additionally inspired Individuals to remain concerned within the sport, promising to offer extra alternatives to play. That echoes what captain mentioned after the sport.
“We knew what sort of influence we might be capable to have so long as we performed properly and the performances have been there and we have been profitable video games. Clearly that each one involves a halt now, however I do not assume the dialog adjustments,” Ream mentioned.
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“I am positive folks will say, ‘Oh, it now’s going to die down.’ However when you take a look at what we have carried out, I do not assume that the dialog ought to die down,” Ream mentioned. “I feel it ought to be how unimaginable this journey has been with this group. How can we preserve the dialog going? These girls and boys … how can we proceed to encourage them now that the event is over?”
The USMNT closed its thanks observe by quoting “Nation Roads,” which had change into the workforce’s anthem.
“Thanks for standing with us and for believing on this workforce. Thanks for believing in the way forward for soccer on this nation,” the observe mentioned. “Nation roads, take us house. We’ll see you there.”