The World Cup is over, so what happens to American soccer now? An attempt to figure out what the country's post-World Cup soccer landscape should look like, and if the moment can be properly capitalized on.
Fireworks on Steinway Street, free tequila shots in Sunset Park, and police barricades in Harlem: What it was like at World Cup watch parties in some of the city's most passionate communities.
As Spain defeated Argentina, Spanish fans from all over the world gathered at one of New York City's most iconic Spanish food spots to watch and celebrate.
The World Cup final in East Rutherford, New Jersey became an elaborate spectacle, with a closing ceremony, a star-studded halftime show, and then another awkward trophy lift stage-crashed by US President Donald Trump.
La Roja silenced Lionel Messi and held Argentina's potent attack to just two shot attempts, with Spain ending Argentina's reign as World Cup champions thanks to a 106th-minute Ferran Torres goal.
Scenes from the opening minutes of a Spain pre-World Cup final training session in Whippany, New Jersey.
The views from inside Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, as France beat Morocco to reach the World Cup semifinals in a third straight tournament.
A deeper look at FIFA's move, made thanks to a clause in its disciplinary code, to let Folarin Balogun play against Belgium. Examining Trump's possible role, precedents from Cristiano Ronaldo to Garrincha, and what the ordeal meant for VAR, the USMNT, and FIFA.
A walk back through the wreckage of the ugly US loss to Belgium, plus more positive views on Aiden O'Neill's performances for Australia, Gotham's now-confirmed move to Etihad Park, and the persistent drumbeat of rumored new NYCFC signings.
Freese said his error leading to Belgium's third goal "stings more than probably any other moment in my life," but his solid track record for his country and at club level shouldn't be forgotten.
The United States flopped in the World Cup's Round of 16 in Seattle, losing 4-1 to a motivated Belgium side on what was a mistake-filled night for the Americans that included a costly gaffe in goal by Matt Freese.
All the off-field drama around Folarin Balogun's red card suspension being lifted ahead of the Belgium Round of 16 match creates a huge distraction that will hang over the United States squad.
Photos from the Round of 16 clash between Norway and Brazil at NY/NJ Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, in which Erling Haaland stole the show with two goals to send the Seleçao home.
Erling Haaland's two goals helped Norway make history as they advanced past Brazil with a 2-1 win to reach the quarterfinals of a World Cup for the first time in the nation's history.
An up-close look at the action in Philadelphia on the 4th of July as France and Paraguay battled in near-100-degree temperatures for a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals.
The hottest game played so far at the World Cup took place in Philadelphia on the Fourth of July, as France kept its cool and handled Paraguay's chippy, defensive approach in a tense 1-0 win.
