U.S. Soccer Team Faces Fan Support Challenges Ahead of World Cup

Rand Getlin, a documentary filmmaker, expressed that the U.S. men's national soccer team is "devastated" by the lack of home support as they prepare for the World Cup. He noted that the team faced overwhelming rival support during the Gold Cup final last year against Mexico in Houston and a similar situation against Guatemala in St.

Louis. Getlin has spent four years documenting the team for an HBO series titled "U.S.

Against the World," which follows players like Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie. The documentary aims to connect fans emotionally with the team, especially after the U.S. failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup and suffered poor performances in recent tournaments.

The U.S. will play against Paraguay, Australia, and Turkey in the group stage of the upcoming World Cup. Getlin hopes the documentary will inspire American fans to rally behind the team, which has struggled with pressure and support in the past.