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USMNT win in Santa Clara brings pride to Americans across the nation
By Robert Handa at NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· July 2, 2026
· 2 min read
Just a couple of days away from the Fourth of July, many Americans have been bursting with pride for the country following one big event after another with the Olympics, the Super Bowl and the World Cup.
The most recent success was the U.S. national team breaking through in the knockout round ...
Key takeaway One fan says he saw it for himself Wednesday at the Team USA match against Bosnia at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Just a couple of days away from the Fourth of July, many Americans have been bursting with pride for the country following one big event after another with the Olympics, the Super Bowl and the World Cup.
The most recent success was the U.S. national team breaking through in the knockout round ...
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