Jurgen Klinsman and his team are becoming increasingly popular. Playing attractive football, and getting the notoriously 'anti-soccer' American public on their side, they have also attracted admiration and support from various celebrities. President Barack Obama tweeted: 'In America, we don't settle. We out-hustle the competition. That's who we are. Let's do this @USSoccer! ', while his Vice President Joe Biden also offered his support, tweeting a picture with the team and the message 'Let's go' shortly before kick-off. Up for it: Samuel L. Jackson was one of the celebrities to back his team on twitter before the game Get him off: Barack Obama gesticulates towards the screen at a staff viewing party in Washington
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Vice-President Joe Biden tweets 'Let's go' with picture from changing room
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The White House says 'let's do this'
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Tom Hanks, Robin Williams and Oscar de la Hoya tweet their support
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NBA stars Carmelo Anthony and 'Magic' Johnson among many sportsmen backing team USA
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Joe Jonas posts instagram video playing football in US kit
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USMNT meet Belgium for place in quarter-finals
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Brazil 2014 has seen huge growth in popularity of 'soccer'
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USA eventually lose 2-1 after extra time
Full support: NBA player @placeholder tweets his support to the national team