Both New York City FC players, O'Neill and debutant Kai Trewin alike, contributed for Australia in their penalty-kick loss to Egypt, but O'Neill consistently shined in the Socceroos' midfield throughout the World Cup.
The World Cup has inspired people to once again argue about which clubs are worthy of fandom, and in New York, winning fans over to the local teams rather than Europe's elite remains an ongoing, uphill battle.
The addition of hydration breaks and expanding to a 48-team field are the big tweaks present at this World Cup, but how do they compare to other seismic changes made over the course of World Cup history?
Freese helped send the United States into the World Cup's Round of 16, doing his part by remaining mistake-free and smartly managing the game while the USMNT played down a man in a 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina.
"I'm just thinking about how I can help my team be here on July 19 in the final," Kylian Mbappé said after setting the record for most career goals scored in the World Cup knockout rounds.
Not even the 90-degree temperatures in East Rutherford, New Jersey could slow the France attack, with Kylian Mbappé scoring a brace to make more World Cup history in a 3-0 win in the Round of 32.
What Jude Bellingham, Jordan Henderson, and Dan Burn had to say about England's 2-0 win in East Rutherford, New Jersey, topping Group L, and Harry Kane becoming The Three Lions' all-time leading World Cup scorer.
After a cagey and scoreless first half, England found two goals in quick succession to pull past Panama and win 2-0 on a rainy afternoon in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
France rolled to a 4-1 win in Boston and emerged as winners of Group I as Ousmane Dembélé took over and as Norway rested many of its regular starters.
With more reasonable get-in prices compared to other fixtures in Philadelphia and New Jersey, plus meaningful stakes for both teams, a lively crowd got to see Ivory Coast win 2-0 and advance to the knockouts for the first time ever.
After scoring for Ecuador in its come-from-behind 2-1 win over Germany, Nilson Angulo spoke postmatch about the La Tri squad's confidence, the joy of scoring at a World Cup, and not being intimidated by Germany.
For the first time since 2006, Ecuador is heading to the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup after upsetting trophy contenders Germany with a come-from-behind 2-1 win in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Three things worth monitoring with the United States men's national team as it plays a no-stakes World Cup match to close out Group D.
Barricades and strict NYPD crowd control measures greeted Senegal fans along West 116th Street who wanted to watch the nation's first World Cup match.
The striker's brace against Senegal guaranteed Norway a spot in the knockout rounds, and Haaland's form is changing the perception of Norway, making them look less and less like underdogs with every goal scored.
Spirits are high after the United States beat Australia and topped World Cup Group D. Also, what we make of James Sands returning to NYCFC, and rumors that FC Basel's Bénie Traoré might become the club's next Designated Player.
