U.S. eliminated from World Cup after 3-1 loss to Netherlands

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The United States men's soccer team has been eliminated from the World Cup after a 3-1 loss to the Netherlands Saturday. It was a disappointing end for a rebuilt U.S. team hoping to advance past the round of 16 for the first time since 2002. Using the second-youngest squad in the tournament, the Americans achieved the bare minimum to consider the World Cup a success, beating Iran in their group-stage finale to reach the knockout round. But just like in 2010 against Ghana and 2014 against Belgium, the United States was eliminated in the round of 16. While the Oranje extended their unbeaten streak to 19 games and advanced to a quarterfinal with Argentina, the Americans contemplated how far they came and how short they fell.  "It hurts after a tough loss like that when we feel like we could have had more," forward Christian Pulisic said after the game, managing a voice only just above a whisper. "We don't want to feel like this again." The Americans are winless in 12 games against Europea

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