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NFL community reacts to U.S. loss to Belgium

Published: Jul 01, 2014 at 12:25 PM

The United States Men's National Team lost to Belgium on Tuesday in the knockout round of the World Cup. It was a valiant effort from the Americans, and that fact wasn't lost on some notable NFL players who watched the game. Here's some of the best tweets from around the league:

Love America! So proud of our @ussoccer team!
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) July 1, 2014

Unbelievable game. I’m so proud to be an American! Our guys battled. Thanks #TeamUSA for such a great run
— Drew Brees (@drewbrees) July 1, 2014

Great job @ChrisWondo and @ussoccer The effort and heart you showed this country is something we all should live by.
— Maurice Jones-Drew (@MJD) July 1, 2014

#MLSAtlanta owner Arthur Blank was in Brazil and made sure he threw up the official scarf before he left! pic.twitter.com/thQRakgaHR
— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) July 1, 2014

Man I almost had a heart attack in the second extra time. Fun watching the team play with such heart at the end #TrueAmericans #USMNT
— Zach Ertz (@ZERTZ_86) July 1, 2014

Proud of our team today. They fought till the end. Keep your heads high @USMNT
— Brian Hoyer (@bhoyer7) July 1, 2014

And sometimes it's just not meant to be! What a game! #USMNT turned me into a soccer fan #USAvsBEL @FIFAWorldCup
— Calais Campbell (@CalaisCampbell) July 1, 2014

Ouch! That missed opportunity to put them away in stoppage time hurt us!
— Reggie Bush (@ReggieBush) July 1, 2014

Welp, Football season around the corner. #WhoDey
— Geno Atkins (@GenoSacks) July 1, 2014

Welp that's does it
— Phil Taylor (@PhilTaylor98) July 1, 2014

At least no one can beat us in basketball #TeamUSA
— Jeremy Hill (@JeremyHill33) July 1, 2014

True disappointment. Amazing game by Howard. #USAvsBEL
— Daryn Colledge (@DarynColledge) July 1, 2014

Still very proud of our guys #USMNT
— Michael Sam (@MichaelSam52) July 1, 2014

Tim Howard deserves a win. #Unbelievable
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) July 1, 2014

Valiant effort. Belgium was the better team. We had our opportunity at the end of the game but couldn't finish.
Well done Tim Howard!
— Jay Feely (@jayfeely) July 1, 2014

Good Game #USA Great Run #WorldCup
— Pierre Garçon (@PierreGarcon) July 1, 2014

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