Following a 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina that secured their spot in the last 16 of the World Cup, members of the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team celebrated with their families in the stands. The win sets up a Round of 16 match against Belgium.
Goalkeeper Matt Turner embraced his son Easton, 4, and his wife Ashley, who has been vlogging the team's tournament journey. Midfielder Gio Reyna celebrated with his wife Chloe, with whom he is expecting a child. Forward Brenden Aaronson was seen hugging his new wife, Milana, whom he married shortly before the tournament began. Aaronson had received special dispensation to leave the team's camp to attend the wedding.
Other players, including Weston McKennie and Christian Pulisic, also shared in the team's success. The families of the U.S. team have been actively documenting their experiences throughout the tournament on social media.
The team will next travel to Seattle for their match against Belgium. They will face this challenge without star player Folarin Balogun, who received a controversial red card during the match against Bosnia and Herzegovina and will miss the next game due to suspension. The team's federation does not have an appeals process for overturning the card.