The United States' run in the World Cup came to an end with a heartbreaking 2-1 loss to Belgium on Tuesday. Goalkeeper Tim Howard came out a winner, though, notching 16 saves -- the most in a World Cup match since 1966.
The US takes on Belgium today (July 1) in the knockout round of the World Cup. The US defied expectations by surviving the so-called 'Group of Death,' so why can't Uncle Sam's boys continue its unlikely quest for soccer immortality?