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USA advances in the World Cup after 1-0 loss to Germany

They have defied expectations by getting out of one of this tournament's toughest groups. The U.S. is headed to the knockout round in consecutive World Cups for the first time.

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How the United States can stay in the World Cup

Seth Bennett is covering the 2014 World Cup for the BBC World Service. He joins The Daily Circuit to give us the latest.

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The rise of soccer, from The Current's Mark Wheat

The rise of soccer, from The Current's Mark Wheat

Current host Mark Wheat, an avid soccer fan, has been watching this year's World Cup from the Nomal World Pub in Minneapolis. But before he headed over to catch the US-Germany match, he checked in with MPR's Cathy Wurzer.

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It's US vs. Germany in the World Cup on Thursday: Here's what to look for

It's US vs. Germany in the World Cup on Thursday: Here's what to look for

Anticipation is building for the U.S. men's national team's showdown with Germany Thursday. The Americans need a win or a tie to decide their own fate; a loss would mean they need help to advance to the round of 16. The game will start at noon, ET, Thursday -- when the other Group G match, between Portugal and Ghana, also starts. We've rounded up analysis and predictions.

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Roaming and Reading: Brazil

Roaming and Reading: Brazil

We're traveling to Brazil, just in time for the World Cup.

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Biting off trouble: Suarez in World Cup spotlight

Biting off trouble: Suarez in World Cup spotlight

The incident, visible on television replays, showed Luis Suarez apparently bite the shoulder of Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini as the pair clashed in the Italian penalty area. It happened about a minute before Uruguay scored in the 81st.
by The Associated Press

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Doing the math: How the U.S. can advance in the World Cup

Doing the math: How the U.S. can advance in the World Cup

Going into the third and final match of group stage, all four teams -- the U.S., Germany, Ghana and Portugal -- still have a mathematical chance of moving on to the round of 16.

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Twins clinch historic sweep at Target Field

Twins clinch historic sweep at Target Field

The Minnesota Twins closed a four-game sweep yesterday for the first time in the history of Target Field, which opened in 2010. MPR's Cathy Wurzer touched base with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor at the Star Tribune.
by Cathy Wurzer

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WNBA televises its pride with LGBT campaign

WNBA televises its pride with LGBT campaign

Sunday's nationally televised WNBA game between the Tulsa Shock and Chicago Sky was more than just two teams playing basketball. It was billed as the league's first national Pride Game and it is part of a bigger initiative by the WNBA to embrace the LGBT community. For the first time in its 18 years of existence, the league addressed the issue of equality and tolerance during a televised game.
by Rose Scott

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Photos: US fans' World Cup hope and anguish in Minneapolis

Photos: US fans' World Cup hope and anguish in Minneapolis

Fans gathered at Nomad World Pub in Minneapolis to watch in hope and anguish as the U.S. and Portugal met in a tough game in the World Cup on Sunday, fighting in the end to a draw. Photojournalist William Matsuda documented the emotional highs and lows of the game.

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