A new head coach will lead the Union out against a team that recently put five past them with ease. Jim Curtin will be looking for a stout defensive showing from his new charges as the Union try to solve New England before the teams meet in the US Open Cup on July 8.
Messi magic, shockingly good Shaqiri, and signs of improvement from Nigeria were the highlights as Argentina and France looked like the clear frontrunners coming out of their respective groups.
England and Italy are out, Uruguay is through, but Suarez is done. And we all get the joy of watching Greece grind out another 90 minutes in the knockout rounds.
Mertens makes magic for Belgium, No-choa goals for Brazil, and Akinfeev gives a gift to South Korea.
Germany does the business, Nigeria and Iran put us to sleep, John Brooks wakes us back up by making his dream come true.
A wonderful weekend of World Cup action saw creativity and attacking intent take center stage in Brazil.