USMNT’s World Cup: A Paradox of Missed Opportunity and Inspired Future

The USMNT's World Cup was a paradox. Did inspiring a nation of future fans make it a success, or does the embarrassing exit mean it was a failure?

_Originally reported by [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/50020939/us-soccer-men-national-team-post-world-cup-vibes-lamenting-missed-opportunity-embracing-excitement)._