United States defender Geoff Cameron signs memorabilia for fans after the team's open training session at Red Bull Arena on May 31, 2014.
       
     
 United States midfielder Julian Green takes a selfie with a young fan after the USMNT's open training session at Red Bull Arena on May 31, 2014.
       
     
 United States midfielder Jermaine Jones goes through warm ups during the team’s open training session at Red Bull Arena on May 31, 2014. The team opened the session to the public the day before their Send-Off Series game against Turkey.
       
     
  Members of the American Outlaws pose for a photo before the USA vs Turkey international friendly at Red Bull Arena on June 1, 2014.
       
     
  The United States and Turkey national teams walk out of the tunnel before a sell-out crowd at Red Bull Arena on June 1, 2014.
       
     
  The American Outlaws raise scarves during the United States national anthem before their international friendly against Turkey at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey on June 1, 2014.
       
     
 The American Outlaws raise a banner after the playing of the national anthems on June 1, 2014 at Red Bull Arena. 
       
     
  United States midfielder Michael Bradley (center) and the rest of the U.S. team listen to the national anthem before their friendly game against Turkey at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey on June 1, 2014.
       
     
 United States defender Fabian Johnson wheels away in celebration after scoring the team's opener in their World Cup send-off series game vs Turkey at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey on June 1, 2014.  This image was published as the cover phot
       
     
 A member of the Omaha, Nebraska charter of the American Outlaws celebrates defender Fabian Johnson's opening goal vs Turkey on June 1, 2014.
       
     
  United States defender Fabian Johnson jumps over the slide tackle of Turkey defender Ishak Dogan during their international friendly at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey on June 1, 2014.
       
     
 The American Outlaws unfurl a “Beat Ghana” banner after midfielder Clint Dempsey scored the team's second goal in the second half against Turkey. Ghana is the USA’s first opponent in the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
       
     
 United States midfielder Michael Bradley (#4) walks off the Red Bull Arena pitch after their 2-1 Send-Off Series win against Turkey on June 1, 2014.
       
     
 United States midfielder Julian Green (#16) and defender John Brooks (#6) walk off the Red Bull Arena pitch after their 2-1 win over Turkey on June 1, 2014. Green and Brooks’ fathers are American military members and both have German lineage due to
       
     
  United States goalkeeper Tim Howard talks to the media before the team's first training session at Sao Paulo FC's training ground in Sao Paulo, Brazil on June 9, 2014.
       
     
 United States defenders DaMarcus Beasley (center) and DeAndre Yedlin (right) go through warm-up drills before training at Sao Paulo FC's training ground in Sao Paulo, Brazil on June 10, 2014.
       
     
 United States head coach Jürgen Klinsmann answers questions at a press conference after the team’s practice on June 11, 2014, the day before the start of the FIFA World Cup.
       
     
 United States midfielder Julian Green gets interviewed by a reporter from German public broadcaster Norddeutscher Rundfunk after practice on June 11, 2014. Green holds both American and German citizenship, and was born to a German mother. He moved f
       
     
  United States forward Jozy Altidore is surrounded by media after practice at São Paulo FC's training ground on June 11, 2014.
       
     
  The team participates in a training match during practice at Sao Paulo FC's training ground in Sao Paulo, Brazil on June 11, 2014.
       
     
  United States forward Jozy Altidore (foreground in yellow) looks to play the ball to midfielder Clint Dempsey (background in yellow) during a small-sided game at São Paulo FC's training ground on June 11, 2014.
       
     
  The Mayorga-Oquenda family from Houston, Texas shows their support for the U.S. Men's Team during an open training session at Sao Paulo FC's training ground in Sao Paulo, Brazil on June 11, 2014.
       
     
  United States head coach Jürgen Klinsmann signs fan memorabilia after training at Sao Paulo FC's training ground in Sao Paulo, Brazil on June 11, 2014.
       
     
 United States head coach Jürgen Klinsmann signs a fan's shirt after practice at Sao Paulo FC's training ground in Sao Paulo, Brazil on June 11, 2014.
       
     
  United States goalkeeper Tim Howard signs autographs after practice on June 11, 2014. 
       
     
 United States midfielder Julian Green signs a young fan’s jersey after an open training session in São Paulo on June 11, 2014.
       
     
  United States defender Fabian Johnson (left) practices free kicks as defender Julian Green (right) watches during training at Sao Paulo FC's training ground in Sao Paulo, Brazil on June 11, 2014.
       
     
  United States forward Jozy Altidore (left) takes a free kick during training while defender DeMarcus Beasley (middle) and midfielder Julian Green (right) look on at Sao Paulo FC's training ground in Sao Paulo, Brazil on June 11, 2014.
       
     
 United States forward Aron Jóhannsson spins away from defender Geoff Cameron during a team scrimmage on June 12, 2014. June 12 was the opening day of the World Cup, and the US was slated to play Belgium in a scrimmage behind closed doors, but Belgiu
       
     
 United States midfielder Jermaine Jones answers questions outside the team hotel in São Paulo on June 13, 2014.
       
     
 United States midfielder Matt Besler answers questions outside of the team hotel in São Paulo on June 13, 2014.
       
     
 The United States Soccer Federation held fan parties the night before each of their games, as a chance for US fans to socialize and watch other World Cup matches.
       
     
 The United States Soccer Federation held fan parties the night before each of their games, as a chance for US fans to socialize and watch other World Cup matches. At the fan party in Natal before their game against Ghana, fans were treated to music
       
     
 The team trains the morning after their 2-1 win over Ghana on June 17, 2014.
       
     
  United States midfielder Michael Bradley goes through a warm-up drill during practice on June 19, 2014.
       
     
 The team goes through warm ups before practice on June 19, 2014 in preparation for their game against Portugal.
       
     
 United States midfielder Kyle Beckerman answers questions from the media on June 19, 2014.
       
     
 United States goalkeeper Tim Howard juggles alongside forward Aron Jóhannsson and goalkeeping coach Chris Woods on June 19, 2014.
       
     
  United States forward Aron Johannsson answers journalist's questions during a press conference at Sao Paulo FC's training ground in Sao Paulo, Brazil on June 20, 2014.
       
     
 United States midfielder Graham Zusi answers questions from the media before practice on June 24, 2014.
       
     
 United States head coach Jürgen Klinsmann shouts instructions to midfielder Alejandro Bedoya during practice on June 27, 2014.
       
     
  United States head coach Jürgen Klinsmann smiles while answering questions during a press conference at São Paulo FC's training ground on June 27, 2014
       
     
 United States goalkeeper Tim Howard talks to the media during a press conference on June 27, 2014.
       
     
  Midfielder Kyle Beckerman and the team go through stretches during practice on June 28, 2014.
       
     
  United States defender DeAndre Yedlin looks up towards goal during practice on June 27, 2014.
       
     
 United States midfielder Kyle Beckerman (right) juggles with defender Omar Gonzalez and midfielder Brad Davies during practice on June 28, 2014.
       
     
 United States head coach Jürgen Klinsmann watches over the team during a training session on June 28, 2014.
       
     
  United States defender Geoff Cameron signs memorabilia for fans after the team's open training session at Red Bull Arena on May 31, 2014.
       
     

United States defender Geoff Cameron signs memorabilia for fans after the team's open training session at Red Bull Arena on May 31, 2014.

 United States midfielder Julian Green takes a selfie with a young fan after the USMNT's open training session at Red Bull Arena on May 31, 2014.
       
     

United States midfielder Julian Green takes a selfie with a young fan after the USMNT's open training session at Red Bull Arena on May 31, 2014.

 United States midfielder Jermaine Jones goes through warm ups during the team’s open training session at Red Bull Arena on May 31, 2014. The team opened the session to the public the day before their Send-Off Series game against Turkey.
       
     

United States midfielder Jermaine Jones goes through warm ups during the team’s open training session at Red Bull Arena on May 31, 2014. The team opened the session to the public the day before their Send-Off Series game against Turkey.

  Members of the American Outlaws pose for a photo before the USA vs Turkey international friendly at Red Bull Arena on June 1, 2014.
       
     

Members of the American Outlaws pose for a photo before the USA vs Turkey international friendly at Red Bull Arena on June 1, 2014.

  The United States and Turkey national teams walk out of the tunnel before a sell-out crowd at Red Bull Arena on June 1, 2014.
       
     

The United States and Turkey national teams walk out of the tunnel before a sell-out crowd at Red Bull Arena on June 1, 2014.

  The American Outlaws raise scarves during the United States national anthem before their international friendly against Turkey at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey on June 1, 2014.
       
     

The American Outlaws raise scarves during the United States national anthem before their international friendly against Turkey at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey on June 1, 2014.

 The American Outlaws raise a banner after the playing of the national anthems on June 1, 2014 at Red Bull Arena. 
       
     

The American Outlaws raise a banner after the playing of the national anthems on June 1, 2014 at Red Bull Arena. 

  United States midfielder Michael Bradley (center) and the rest of the U.S. team listen to the national anthem before their friendly game against Turkey at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey on June 1, 2014.
       
     

United States midfielder Michael Bradley (center) and the rest of the U.S. team listen to the national anthem before their friendly game against Turkey at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey on June 1, 2014.

 United States defender Fabian Johnson wheels away in celebration after scoring the team's opener in their World Cup send-off series game vs Turkey at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey on June 1, 2014.  This image was published as the cover phot
       
     

United States defender Fabian Johnson wheels away in celebration after scoring the team's opener in their World Cup send-off series game vs Turkey at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey on June 1, 2014. This image was published as the cover photo of ussoccer.com after the game. 

 A member of the Omaha, Nebraska charter of the American Outlaws celebrates defender Fabian Johnson's opening goal vs Turkey on June 1, 2014.
       
     

A member of the Omaha, Nebraska charter of the American Outlaws celebrates defender Fabian Johnson's opening goal vs Turkey on June 1, 2014.

  United States defender Fabian Johnson jumps over the slide tackle of Turkey defender Ishak Dogan during their international friendly at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey on June 1, 2014.
       
     

United States defender Fabian Johnson jumps over the slide tackle of Turkey defender Ishak Dogan during their international friendly at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey on June 1, 2014.

 The American Outlaws unfurl a “Beat Ghana” banner after midfielder Clint Dempsey scored the team's second goal in the second half against Turkey. Ghana is the USA’s first opponent in the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
       
     

The American Outlaws unfurl a “Beat Ghana” banner after midfielder Clint Dempsey scored the team's second goal in the second half against Turkey. Ghana is the USA’s first opponent in the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

 United States midfielder Michael Bradley (#4) walks off the Red Bull Arena pitch after their 2-1 Send-Off Series win against Turkey on June 1, 2014.
       
     

United States midfielder Michael Bradley (#4) walks off the Red Bull Arena pitch after their 2-1 Send-Off Series win against Turkey on June 1, 2014.

 United States midfielder Julian Green (#16) and defender John Brooks (#6) walk off the Red Bull Arena pitch after their 2-1 win over Turkey on June 1, 2014. Green and Brooks’ fathers are American military members and both have German lineage due to
       
     

United States midfielder Julian Green (#16) and defender John Brooks (#6) walk off the Red Bull Arena pitch after their 2-1 win over Turkey on June 1, 2014. Green and Brooks’ fathers are American military members and both have German lineage due to their mothers. Under Klinsmann, many German-Americans got the chance to prove their worth to the USMNT. Klinsmann brought two other players of German heritage to the World Cup, Timothy Chandler and Jermaine Jones.

  United States goalkeeper Tim Howard talks to the media before the team's first training session at Sao Paulo FC's training ground in Sao Paulo, Brazil on June 9, 2014.
       
     

United States goalkeeper Tim Howard talks to the media before the team's first training session at Sao Paulo FC's training ground in Sao Paulo, Brazil on June 9, 2014.

 United States defenders DaMarcus Beasley (center) and DeAndre Yedlin (right) go through warm-up drills before training at Sao Paulo FC's training ground in Sao Paulo, Brazil on June 10, 2014.
       
     

United States defenders DaMarcus Beasley (center) and DeAndre Yedlin (right) go through warm-up drills before training at Sao Paulo FC's training ground in Sao Paulo, Brazil on June 10, 2014.

 United States head coach Jürgen Klinsmann answers questions at a press conference after the team’s practice on June 11, 2014, the day before the start of the FIFA World Cup.
       
     

United States head coach Jürgen Klinsmann answers questions at a press conference after the team’s practice on June 11, 2014, the day before the start of the FIFA World Cup.

 United States midfielder Julian Green gets interviewed by a reporter from German public broadcaster Norddeutscher Rundfunk after practice on June 11, 2014. Green holds both American and German citizenship, and was born to a German mother. He moved f
       
     

United States midfielder Julian Green gets interviewed by a reporter from German public broadcaster Norddeutscher Rundfunk after practice on June 11, 2014. Green holds both American and German citizenship, and was born to a German mother. He moved from the US to Germany when he was two years old.

  United States forward Jozy Altidore is surrounded by media after practice at São Paulo FC's training ground on June 11, 2014.
       
     

United States forward Jozy Altidore is surrounded by media after practice at São Paulo FC's training ground on June 11, 2014.

  The team participates in a training match during practice at Sao Paulo FC's training ground in Sao Paulo, Brazil on June 11, 2014.
       
     

The team participates in a training match during practice at Sao Paulo FC's training ground in Sao Paulo, Brazil on June 11, 2014.

  United States forward Jozy Altidore (foreground in yellow) looks to play the ball to midfielder Clint Dempsey (background in yellow) during a small-sided game at São Paulo FC's training ground on June 11, 2014.
       
     

United States forward Jozy Altidore (foreground in yellow) looks to play the ball to midfielder Clint Dempsey (background in yellow) during a small-sided game at São Paulo FC's training ground on June 11, 2014.

  The Mayorga-Oquenda family from Houston, Texas shows their support for the U.S. Men's Team during an open training session at Sao Paulo FC's training ground in Sao Paulo, Brazil on June 11, 2014.
       
     

The Mayorga-Oquenda family from Houston, Texas shows their support for the U.S. Men's Team during an open training session at Sao Paulo FC's training ground in Sao Paulo, Brazil on June 11, 2014.

  United States head coach Jürgen Klinsmann signs fan memorabilia after training at Sao Paulo FC's training ground in Sao Paulo, Brazil on June 11, 2014.
       
     

United States head coach Jürgen Klinsmann signs fan memorabilia after training at Sao Paulo FC's training ground in Sao Paulo, Brazil on June 11, 2014.

 United States head coach Jürgen Klinsmann signs a fan's shirt after practice at Sao Paulo FC's training ground in Sao Paulo, Brazil on June 11, 2014.
       
     

United States head coach Jürgen Klinsmann signs a fan's shirt after practice at Sao Paulo FC's training ground in Sao Paulo, Brazil on June 11, 2014.

  United States goalkeeper Tim Howard signs autographs after practice on June 11, 2014. 
       
     

United States goalkeeper Tim Howard signs autographs after practice on June 11, 2014. 

 United States midfielder Julian Green signs a young fan’s jersey after an open training session in São Paulo on June 11, 2014.
       
     

United States midfielder Julian Green signs a young fan’s jersey after an open training session in São Paulo on June 11, 2014.

  United States defender Fabian Johnson (left) practices free kicks as defender Julian Green (right) watches during training at Sao Paulo FC's training ground in Sao Paulo, Brazil on June 11, 2014.
       
     

United States defender Fabian Johnson (left) practices free kicks as defender Julian Green (right) watches during training at Sao Paulo FC's training ground in Sao Paulo, Brazil on June 11, 2014.

  United States forward Jozy Altidore (left) takes a free kick during training while defender DeMarcus Beasley (middle) and midfielder Julian Green (right) look on at Sao Paulo FC's training ground in Sao Paulo, Brazil on June 11, 2014.
       
     

United States forward Jozy Altidore (left) takes a free kick during training while defender DeMarcus Beasley (middle) and midfielder Julian Green (right) look on at Sao Paulo FC's training ground in Sao Paulo, Brazil on June 11, 2014.

 United States forward Aron Jóhannsson spins away from defender Geoff Cameron during a team scrimmage on June 12, 2014. June 12 was the opening day of the World Cup, and the US was slated to play Belgium in a scrimmage behind closed doors, but Belgiu
       
     

United States forward Aron Jóhannsson spins away from defender Geoff Cameron during a team scrimmage on June 12, 2014. June 12 was the opening day of the World Cup, and the US was slated to play Belgium in a scrimmage behind closed doors, but Belgium backed out due to concerns over traffic because of an on-going subway strike in the São Paulo, so the team held an inter-team scrimmage

 United States midfielder Jermaine Jones answers questions outside the team hotel in São Paulo on June 13, 2014.
       
     

United States midfielder Jermaine Jones answers questions outside the team hotel in São Paulo on June 13, 2014.

 United States midfielder Matt Besler answers questions outside of the team hotel in São Paulo on June 13, 2014.
       
     

United States midfielder Matt Besler answers questions outside of the team hotel in São Paulo on June 13, 2014.

 The United States Soccer Federation held fan parties the night before each of their games, as a chance for US fans to socialize and watch other World Cup matches.
       
     

The United States Soccer Federation held fan parties the night before each of their games, as a chance for US fans to socialize and watch other World Cup matches.

 The United States Soccer Federation held fan parties the night before each of their games, as a chance for US fans to socialize and watch other World Cup matches. At the fan party in Natal before their game against Ghana, fans were treated to music
       
     

The United States Soccer Federation held fan parties the night before each of their games, as a chance for US fans to socialize and watch other World Cup matches. At the fan party in Natal before their game against Ghana, fans were treated to music and dancing from a local band.

 The team trains the morning after their 2-1 win over Ghana on June 17, 2014.
       
     

The team trains the morning after their 2-1 win over Ghana on June 17, 2014.

  United States midfielder Michael Bradley goes through a warm-up drill during practice on June 19, 2014.
       
     

United States midfielder Michael Bradley goes through a warm-up drill during practice on June 19, 2014.

 The team goes through warm ups before practice on June 19, 2014 in preparation for their game against Portugal.
       
     

The team goes through warm ups before practice on June 19, 2014 in preparation for their game against Portugal.

 United States midfielder Kyle Beckerman answers questions from the media on June 19, 2014.
       
     

United States midfielder Kyle Beckerman answers questions from the media on June 19, 2014.

 United States goalkeeper Tim Howard juggles alongside forward Aron Jóhannsson and goalkeeping coach Chris Woods on June 19, 2014.
       
     

United States goalkeeper Tim Howard juggles alongside forward Aron Jóhannsson and goalkeeping coach Chris Woods on June 19, 2014.

  United States forward Aron Johannsson answers journalist's questions during a press conference at Sao Paulo FC's training ground in Sao Paulo, Brazil on June 20, 2014.
       
     

United States forward Aron Johannsson answers journalist's questions during a press conference at Sao Paulo FC's training ground in Sao Paulo, Brazil on June 20, 2014.

 United States midfielder Graham Zusi answers questions from the media before practice on June 24, 2014.
       
     

United States midfielder Graham Zusi answers questions from the media before practice on June 24, 2014.

 United States head coach Jürgen Klinsmann shouts instructions to midfielder Alejandro Bedoya during practice on June 27, 2014.
       
     

United States head coach Jürgen Klinsmann shouts instructions to midfielder Alejandro Bedoya during practice on June 27, 2014.

  United States head coach Jürgen Klinsmann smiles while answering questions during a press conference at São Paulo FC's training ground on June 27, 2014
       
     

United States head coach Jürgen Klinsmann smiles while answering questions during a press conference at São Paulo FC's training ground on June 27, 2014

 United States goalkeeper Tim Howard talks to the media during a press conference on June 27, 2014.
       
     

United States goalkeeper Tim Howard talks to the media during a press conference on June 27, 2014.

  Midfielder Kyle Beckerman and the team go through stretches during practice on June 28, 2014.
       
     

Midfielder Kyle Beckerman and the team go through stretches during practice on June 28, 2014.

  United States defender DeAndre Yedlin looks up towards goal during practice on June 27, 2014.
       
     

United States defender DeAndre Yedlin looks up towards goal during practice on June 27, 2014.

 United States midfielder Kyle Beckerman (right) juggles with defender Omar Gonzalez and midfielder Brad Davies during practice on June 28, 2014.
       
     

United States midfielder Kyle Beckerman (right) juggles with defender Omar Gonzalez and midfielder Brad Davies during practice on June 28, 2014.

 United States head coach Jürgen Klinsmann watches over the team during a training session on June 28, 2014.
       
     

United States head coach Jürgen Klinsmann watches over the team during a training session on June 28, 2014.