A U.S. fan watches nervously as the Americans surprisingly emerge from the group stage despite a nail-biting defeat against Germany.
Team USA comes of age —
A U.S. fan watches nervously as the Americans surprisingly emerge from the group stage despite a nail-biting defeat against Germany.
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The American and English captains, Ed McIlvenny and Billy Wright exchange souvenirs prior to their game at the Brazil World Cup in 1950. Their first success at the World Cup came in this game with a surprise 1-0 victory over England. USA fans will be hoping for the same success at this year's World Cup finals.
Team USA comes of age —
The American and English captains, Ed McIlvenny and Billy Wright exchange souvenirs prior to their game at the Brazil World Cup in 1950. Their first success at the World Cup came in this game with a surprise 1-0 victory over England. USA fans will be hoping for the same success at this year's World Cup finals.
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U.S. centre forward Joe Gaetjens is carried off by cheering fans after he scored the winning goal at Belohorizonte, Brazil.
Team USA comes of age —
U.S. centre forward Joe Gaetjens is carried off by cheering fans after he scored the winning goal at Belohorizonte, Brazil.
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The U.S. players stand tall and proud as their anthem rings out at the Estadio das Dunas before their opening group win against Ghana.
Team USA comes of age —
The U.S. players stand tall and proud as their anthem rings out at the Estadio das Dunas before their opening group win against Ghana.
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Dempsey Celebrates USA first goal
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Klinsmann pleads with the fourth official on the touchline during the 2-1 victory over Ghana.
Team USA comes of age —
Klinsmann pleads with the fourth official on the touchline during the 2-1 victory over Ghana.
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John Brooks Celebrates goal for USA
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Even the Los Angeles Dodgers took a break from training to watch the U.S. play Ghana. American TV audiences have increased almost 50% from the previous World Cup in South Africa, from 2.8 million in 2010 to 4.3 million in 2014.
Team USA comes of age —
Even the Los Angeles Dodgers took a break from training to watch the U.S. play Ghana. American TV audiences have increased almost 50% from the previous World Cup in South Africa, from 2.8 million in 2010 to 4.3 million in 2014.
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