Vincent Kompany

Goalkeeper Tim Howard of the U.S. saves a shot during their 2014 World Cup round of 16 game against Belgium at the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador July 1, 2014.

The US lost to Belgium, but soccer won plenty of new fans

July 2, 2014Sports

Belgium knocked the USA out of the World Cup on Tuesday with a dramatic 2-1 victory. But while the Americans are no longer in the World Cup, soccer has won the hearts and minds of many back home.Belgium knocked the USA out of the World Cup on Tuesday with a dramatic 2-1 victory. But while the Americans are no longer in the World Cup, soccer has won the hearts and minds of many back home.