https://www.wrkf.org/tags/world-cup World Cup en-US Copyright Tue, 08 Jul 2014 11:58:00 GMT https://www.wrkf.org/sports/2014-07-08/the-one-american-on-the-field-at-todays-world-cup-semifinal Referee Mark Geiger is making history with his selection as the fourth official in the game between Brazil and Germany. It's the first time a U.S. referee has been used this late in a World Cup. Tue, 08 Jul 2014 11:58:00 GMT https://www.wrkf.org/sports/2014-07-08/the-one-american-on-the-field-at-todays-world-cup-semifinal Russell Lewis https://www.wrkf.org/sports/2014-07-02/tim-howard-emerges-as-hero-in-u-s-world-cup-loss After a wrenching loss to Belgium, fans are touting the play of goalkeeper Tim Howard, Photoshopping his head onto U.S. currency and (briefly) naming him secretary of defense on Wikipedia. Wed, 02 Jul 2014 13:09:00 GMT https://www.wrkf.org/sports/2014-07-02/tim-howard-emerges-as-hero-in-u-s-world-cup-loss Bill Chappell https://www.wrkf.org/sports/2014-06-25/why-america-may-be-ready-for-some-futbol The aspects of soccer that once annoyed many people now seem part of everyday life. Wed, 25 Jun 2014 15:11:00 GMT https://www.wrkf.org/sports/2014-06-25/why-america-may-be-ready-for-some-futbol Linton Weeks https://www.wrkf.org/sports/2014-06-17/after-his-game-winning-goal-we-ask-who-is-john-brooks The 21-year-old rookie defender became an instant sensation when he scored the game-winning goal versus Ghana, giving the U.S. a chance to advance in the tournament. Tue, 17 Jun 2014 13:54:00 GMT https://www.wrkf.org/sports/2014-06-17/after-his-game-winning-goal-we-ask-who-is-john-brooks Eyder Peralta