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No World Cup? No Problem. Here's How The USMNT Is Keeping Busy This Summer

Remember how the U.S. didn’t make the World Cup? Of course you do. Let’s see what they’re up to instead of kicking a ball around in Russia


US soccer players World Cup activities have varied widely with a few guys traveling, some spectating, and others training . Here's how the USMNT is spending the World Cup that they didn't qualify for.

Travel

Some players have chosen to use their World Cup-less summer as a way to relax and unwind from the stresses of professional soccer. 

This week was for the boys

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For others, they’ve plopped themselves down in front of the TV like the rest of us. Not being there may be devastating but that hasn't stopped them from watching, and appreciating Nacho's brilliant half-volley against Portugal.

Training

We only found evidence of one player training (we’re not saying that’s the reason they aren’t in the World Cup but we’re also not saying that it isn’t)

Other

And to top it off, we’ve got a few lads celebrating Father’s Day this past weekend.

Looks like the players are doing what they can to make the most of this summer.

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