Despite being eliminated in a 2-1 loss against Belgium, USA soccer fans showed their red, white and blue spirit on Tuesday with record breaking crowds. Here are some photos of fans cheering for USA at Boston’s North End cafes as well as at City Hall Plaza. (Photos by Matt Conti.)
Thousands gather at City Hall Plaza for USA vs. Belgium
USA Fans Decked Out at City Hall Plaza
Focused on the game at Caffe Paradiso
Running Caffe Paradiso for all the World Cup fans
Glued to the TVs at Vito’s Tavern
Enthusiastic USA fans at Caffe Dello Sport
Cheering on the USA Soccer Team at Caffe Dello Sport
North End’s Matt Black cheering for USA at City Hall Plaza
Fans crowd around the big screen on City Hall Plaza (Photo by Matt Conti)
In its second game, the USA’s soccer team played to a draw, 2-2, on Sunday afternoon against Portugal. The North End cafe’s were packed as the series continues to draw record crowds. Next up for the US soccer team is Germany on Thursday, June 26th at noon. Also of interest this week will be Italy Read More…
Remember 2006, when the North End’s Hanover Street was filled by thousands of fans to celebrate Italy’s World Cup victory? Well, that won’t happen this year. Italy is not in the World Cup for the first time since 1958. The United States team did not make it either, so the mood around town is more Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ax50GF4BF8Y] World Cup fever engulfed Boston’s North End neighborhood on Saturday as Italy won its first game against England, 2-1. Lines were building outside the caffes and restaurants hours in advance of game time. Blue is the color of the streets! Forza Italia! Photos by Matt Conti.
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Great shots, Matt!