Chicago soccer bar packed as World Cup fans celebrate USA's win over Iran: 'My heart rate is elevated'

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There was a big celebration Tuesday as US Soccer fans gathered in bars and at watch parties throughout the Chicago area.

One of the most popular spots to watch the USA-Iran game was AJ Hudson’s, a soccer bar in Wrigleyville.

"They’ll line up outside the door, no matter what the weather is, snowing, raining, waiting to get inside to watch their team," said assistant manager Lonnie O’Rourke.In fact, so many fans showed up Tuesday that not all of them could get inside. Many had to watch the match outside the pub on the sidewalk.

Their patience was rewarded as the United States scored early, setting off an explosive celebration — and after 98 nerve-racking minutes, the US team advanced to the World Cup knockout round."It was really close at the end there. Everybody was biting their nails. But we pulled it out with a win though," said another.

 

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