Ragged USA crash out of World Cup with last-16 defeat to Belgium

The United States’ quest to get Folarin Balogun’s red card overturned may have opened a Pandora’s box – one specifically designed to contain the national team’s worst nightmares. With a country on the verge of falling in love with this team, and tens of millions eager for a reason to embrace the glory and pride this sport can provide, there were instead questions of fairness and propriety. A star striker, who made an honest, unintentional mistake – and said and did all the right things – turned into a talking point . And a day later, on an otherwise beautiful Monday evening in the Pacific Northwest – the United States’ World Cup dream ended with a thud as Belgium’s players mocked Donald Trump’s signature dance. Continue reading...

Ragged USA crash out of World Cup with last-16 defeat to Belgium

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