The last time the Americans advanced that far in the tournament was 2002 and the team has relished its ability to prove to the audience back home that it can actually compete in soccer on the biggest stage.
USA fans definitely got their beauty sleep as they woke up full of energy on Saturday to watch the big knockout World Cup match against the vaunted Netherlands. The winner of Saturday morning's game is going to face either Argentina or Australia.Christian Pulisic became an American star with the winning goal - and the injury he got while scoring it - that lifted the United States into the round of 16 at the World Cup.
The United States is trying to get to the quarterfinals for the first time since 2002 and continue to delight the American audience, which has tuned into the first three matches in record numbers. "It's really, really cool to see how much just a tournament can change that perspective on people supporting soccer."
"I gave them a day of rest," Van Gaal said Friday. "With this group, they communicate that to me. I listen to my players."
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