Schoolmates, friends and others packed a pub early to watch their hometown hero, Tyler Adams, lead the United States men’s national team, which was eliminated from the World Cup by the Netherlands.
The United States saw its weaknesses exploited in a 3-1 loss to the Netherlands. But after a solid showing and with a young team brimming with promise, the best may be yet to come.
New labor agreements with U.S. Soccer guarantee and equal split of prize money for the men’s and women’s teams. Reaching the round of 16 has already locked in a $13 million payday.