HOLLYWOOD, FLA. (WSVN) - Watch parties are in full swing in South Florida after Team USA beat Australia in their second match of the World Cup.
The match was held in Seattle, and the score was ultimately 2-0.
Soccer fans, including the American Outlaws, the largest supporter group for Team USA, draped in red, white, and blue and could be heard rooting for Team USA.
“USA, USA, USA,” said soccer fans.
The energy was electric at Mickey Byrne’s Irish Pub & Restaurant in Hollywood, with soccer fans packed and their eyes locked on the big screen as Team USA took on Australia in a high-stakes World Cup showdown on Friday.
“Australia’s a tough team, the Socceroos, but it’s called soccer over here. We’re the real soccer. Let’s go, USA,” said a soccer fan.
“It’s good, we’re doing good. We’re great, we got a great team,” said a Team USA fan.
About 11 minutes into the match, Team USA scored the first point.
“This is something that I probably could never have imagined,” said Matthew Quintana, president of American Outlaws Fort Lauderdale Chapter. “You can’t bottle that, you can’t sell it. You just got to come to Mickey’s and experience it.”
“This is a great team. Australia is a good team, too. If we win this, we’re in such a good spot,” said a Team USA fan. “We’re winning it all.”
The passion from soccer fans never diminished when Team USA sealed the win.
“It’s incredible, you know, sports come to America, and everyone is coming together for national pride,” said Team USA fan Rick.
“Absolutely ecstatic, great victory, great run so far by the US soccer team, everything is amazing. The atmosphere itself has been electric all day. I love it,” said Team USA fan Charlie.
At the Miami FIFA Fan Festival at Bayfront Park, an eruption happened among thousands of patriotic fans who cheered on Team USA.
“So excited to be first around my neighbors and my fellow countrymen,” said a Team USA fan.
“I’m 100% USA, and I would love to see a cup come home,” said a Team USA fan.
At the Hard Rock Bet World Cup watch party at the Citadel in Miami, the game was more than a match; it was momentum.
Miami Heat legend Udonis Haslem was present at the watch party, loving the competition and hoping Team USA can keep the energy rolling.
“Haven’t had much success in the last couple years, but I think this is the team that can give us what we’ve been expecting,” said Haslem.
That’s exactly how the crowds of fans are feeling as Team USA sealed the win.
“Six goals, baby, it can’t get any better,” said a soccer fan.
The party is just going to keep rolling, and the race is just starting. Team USA now has back-to-back wins for the first time in nearly 100 years.
“I want the USA to finally take one, it’ll be awesome,” said a Team USA fan.
Soccer fans are ready for Team USA’s next match with Turkey on June 25.
Viewers can catch the World Cup fun and watch the matches on WSVN-7.
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