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SALVADOR, Brazil (AP) — They captured the eyes and hearts of a suddenly awakened soccer nation, who gathered in unprecedented numbers to watch the world's game.
But the end of the ride came at the exact same point as four years ago: with an overtime loss in theWorld Cup&apos…

With the USA's World Cup life on the line, Albany turned out in droves to support their country at Wolff's Biergarten on Thursday.

Despite the USA's loss to Germany in Thursday's World Cup game, Americans in Albany were still proud of their country at Wolff's Biergarten.

Germany beat the U.S. 1-0 Thursday in Recife on Thomas Mueller's 55th-minute goal. Germany ended up winning the group, but the Americans held onto second place when Portugal defeated Ghana 2-1 from a late Cristiano Ronaldo goal.
The United States reached the knockout stage for its second straigh…

If you don't know the game enough to understand how it's the fastest growing sport in our country and the biggest in the world that's fine. We ask you though just sit back have a pint and don't complain. #1N1T

Less than 24 hours after the numbing last second 2-2 draw to Portugal one thing is official. The World Cup is the biggest sporting event going on in the country.
The ratings for U.S vs. Ghana (6.3) game was higher than game 5 of the NBA Finals...

United States forward Jozy Altidore will be out Sunday when the U.S take on Portugal due to a strained left hamstring suffered during the Ghana game on Monday.
"He will not be available for Sunday's game, but we are hopeful he will be available in the tournament," U...

(AP) -- Ghana has eliminated the United States from World Cup play the last two tournaments. The Americans may have landed the knockout punch this time.
John Brooks came off the bench to score the game-winner in the 86th minute and give the Americans a much-needed 2-1 win over Ghana in…

U.S. WATCHING PARTIES AT WOLFF'S BIERGARTEN IN ALBANY:
Monday, June 16th vs. Ghana at 6:00pm
Sunday, June 22nd vs. Portugal at 6:00pm
Thursday, June 26th vs. Germany at 12:00pm

The United States Men's National team kicks off its 2014 World Cup campaign tonight at 6 p.m versus Ghana.
If you weren't already excited for the chance to get revenge on the same Ghana team that knocked us out of the last two World Cups...

U.S Men's National Team coach Jurgen Klinsmann, released his 30-man preliminary roster for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
The team will begin training for the World Cup this week at Standford University. After three weeks of training, Klinsmann will make his final round of cuts and submit his fin…