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World Cup 2014: US Athletes Following Team USA In Social Media

By Jim Liao

Jim Liao

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June 22, 2014Updated: June 22, 2014

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The U.S. is set to take on Portugal for their 2nd match of the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

After Germany’s draw with Ghana, a win would place the U.S. firmly into the knockout rounds. With Portugal’s Christiano Ronaldo ailing, the U.S. certainly has a chance to do so, which would be huge for USA soccer especially considering Group G’s reputation as ‘The Group of Death’.

Below are some other American athletes who have been caught rooting for Team USA and consequently supporting the sport of soccer through social media. Who says Americans don’t follow soccer?

Let’s go #usa !! Get it done today!!!

— Michael Phelps (@MichaelPhelps) June 22, 2014

As the greatest American Olympian of all time, perhaps it is only right that Michael Phelps leads the pack in supporting Team USA.

投稿 by LeBron James.

Regarded as the best basketball player on the planet, Lebron is reeling off an ugly NBA Finals loss to the San Antonio Spurs. However Lebron has said he wants to take time off to relax before the NBA’s 2014 agent hoopla, and as we have seen from previous Olympics, we know that Lebron is interested in a variety of sports other than basketball. Lebron’s support of Team USA is no surprise.