Soldier Field Chicago [PHOTOS]: Jumbotron Went Out, 28,000 Fans Disappointed Over World Cup Results, But Pleased With Soccer Popularity

Sinhue Mendoza, communications operations coordinator of the U.S. Soccer Federation, which organized events in Chicago, said the city will now be thinking of holding another set of viewing party or parties the following year when the top ranking U.S. women's team competes in the Women's World Cup and the 2018 men's competition as well. He said, 'In four years we'll see where we're at. I think it'll be even bigger.'

Soldier Field Chicago viewing party last week has proven that the U.S. holding importance for soccer has improved. The estimated thousands who attended the party was 28,000.