Ruin the rest of their lives. Were going have a debate on that and more. We want to know what you think on all of this. Use the don. Im really happy right now. Not because we lost, but because of this. Americans coming together and actually socializing with each other in person, not on some electronic device, like my colleagues today here at cnn watching the game on giant Office Monitors along with some of our bosses. And like my friend shawn and his coworker christina, who dressed up in soccer gear at their office and then texted the picture to me. And like lawmakers in washington, watching with the president. It shows that we arent as divided as we might think, republicans on one side, democrats on the other. It proves that we are all americans, just as ethnically diverse as team usa, coming together behind a singular cause for good. Can we plai please have more of that every day and not just every four years during the world cup . Think about that, will you . Lets get to the game. The score was 00 after 90 minutes. But the u. S. World cup run is over. And despite goalie tim howards heroics, belgium took us down, 21. Joining me now is cnns shasta darlington. She is live in brazil, and a man who i guess was going to be happy no matter how tonights game went down. Cnns own Paul Vercammen whose family is belgian. The party is over, but for team usa, at least they went out with a bang and not a whimper. Exactly. I think there are a lot of mixed emotions here. There is some disappointment and some sadness. But thats really mixed in with a sense of achievement. Not only did team usa go as far as it did, but tens of thousands of american fans flew all the way to brazil, followed them around the country, many of them had to delay their tickets home when they passed on to the round of 16. So people are really proud of their team and proud of the soccer spirit that is growing in the United States. And another interesting thing, don. I think other countries, especially brazilians, are taking notice. Theyre saying team usa may one day be a wellknown soccer team. Well see. Perfect. So listen, the american outlaws have been very popular there as you said in brazil whom. Are they going to root for now, the usa fans . Who are they going to root for mao in the world cup . Well, don, you know how much Vacation Time we have every year. So you can imagine two or three weeks into this, most of the fans who came here already used up their Vacation Time. They actually already had to go into overtime, fighting with their bosses to stay here for this last game. So most of them really are headed home. No doubt this little love affair they started with brazil will continue. A lot of people felt they were supported and so well received by brazilians will go on to show their support for team brazil, i am certain. But again, most of them are headed home. This was already a little extra time, a little extra fun. And keep in mind that after brazilians, americans were the fans that bought more tickets. Over 100,000 to go to the games here. 10 they feel like theyve had their fun. Now its time to sit back and see who goes next, don. All right. Now to paul, my belgian american friend. It must have been a roller coaster for you. But at least you came out smiling in the end. I was going to smile no matter what. As i said, don, i had a guarantee to be in the quarterfinals. It was great. I want to start a campaign on the don lemon show. Lets erect a statue of tim howard. Do you know he said a record today for most saves in a world cup . Just phenomenal, don. Not since 1966, i believe. I understand that your mom, though, paul, is one of 14 children. So the legion of vercammens, how are they reacting . Theyre out of their mind. Theyve been texting all day. My mom had played soccer with the boys back in belgium as farm girl. And i gave her a call today in solvang, california. And i thought it would be fun for you to take a listen. Lets take a listen. Oh, my gosh, unbelievable unbelievable. Yeah, im still havent slept for the whole day. I havent had my nap either. But beautiful. Beautiful. That was really cute. Everybody in here in the studio likes it. Like a lot of europeans, she takes that power nap. And one other note. My sister, the benevolent nurse who never denies anybody their meds, she is bringing chocolate for coworkers and there are people all over the hemisphere who are going to bring their friends belgian streets. Thank you, Paul Vercammen. Team usa wouldnt have made it to the round if not for clint dempsey. So joining me now, lance and ashley dempsey, whose lances brother and sisterinlaw. Guys, it was a great run. Lance, an instant classic despite the loss. You must still be proud, right . Oh, yeah. Were happy. And congrats to belgium. Better luck next time for the u. S. You know, the American Team had to travel the most of any team. 8900 miles compared to belgiums one 45minute flight covering just 1100 miles you. Think that impacted their performance . Were looking for excuses here today, i think. Oh, yeah, definitely. No, i dont think that that was a factor. I think that we didnt roll over and die and just give it away. So i felt like we were in it to win it the whole time. And it came down to the wire like every game did for the u. S. It was very exciting to watch. I really enjoyed it. Ashley and lance, it must have been tough watching it in the end. We have a picture of clint curled up in a ball after the loss. Did you see that on television and what were you thinking . We didnt see that. I think we felt the same way. I think we were in probably in the same position in our living room. So thats why we didnt catch it. But we were feeling the pain. It was it was a hard loss, because we were fighting so hard. And i think everyone was just on the edge of their seat, holding their breath, just really hoping for one more goal. But i think right there at the end, they gave it all they could give it. We went out with a bang. We had cameras there, and we saw you guys watching it. Does clint realize all the support the team has here in the United States . And does he know, his twitter following has increased like 78 . And people just love him. Everyone is watching not only at your house, but everywhere. Does he know that . He doesnt feed into media too much. I think its just because of him wanting to stay, stay true to his passion. But it is a huge compliment for him. Yeah. The whole town here has supported him. And i think he knows that nacogdoches has been behind him. And i think he is proud of that and his family is proud of that. I think he everyone has represented him well, and he has represented the u. S. Amazing. The whole team has done such a good job. I love the way you say nacogdoches. Im from baton rouge, so im used to saying that name. Its cool to hear someone who can actually say it on television properly. Yes, yes. I know. No one can say it. You guys, you were great sports. I say congratulations anyway, because it was really quite an accomplishment. Thank you, ashley, thank you, lance. We appreciate it. Thank you. So the big question after our collection, our collective soccer fever is a beautiful game here to stay in the usa . Joining me now, cnns rachel nichols. Rachel, so put a button on it. What did this mean for us . It was a great step forward for u. S. Soccer. Yes, the American Soccer Team had reached this stage before, but never with the confidence and fervor that they had in this world cup. Never with the support that they had all over the United States. And never being able to emerge from the group of death, which really gave the americans that confidence that they needed to go on to the world stage. I think that before the tournament, we heard jurgen klinsmann, the coach, ruffle a few feathers when he said it was, quote, not realistic for the u. S. To win the world cup. There was debate about that and whether it was good or bad to lower expectations. But i guarantee you this, don. No american soccer coach is ever going to say significant anything like that again because the expectation in this country is absolutely we can compete for a world cup. And with this young team, its a reality. That. We can go all the way. Can we talk about tim howard . What an amazing game. It was possibly one of the best final cup performance ever, right . 35 years old. Did we witness an historic Performance Today . Absolutely. You guys were talking about the record. 16 saves, hadnt been done since 1966. Not having been done by an american, hadnt been done by anyone. And it really was a fantastic last performance in the world cup stage for tim howard, which lets be honest. He is 35 years old. This is probably the last time well see him on this platform. This is a kid who before he even graduated high school was playing professional soccer. That is not usual in the United States, certainly 20 years ago. He has paved the way in a lot of different directions. And i think there are a lot of kids out there who want to be tim howard when they grow up now. Thats a big deal. That hasnt happened with soccer players as much. Not a bad person to want to be, to emulate. Last here, rachel, who do you see going all the way now . The big picks are argentina versus brazil in the final. Ive got to go with one of your producer, conner. Hes picking argentina. A beautiful cross in the game today. Its a good bet, but its fun. And certainly i think a lot of soccer fans who loved watching the American Team these past couple of weeks are still going to be flipping the dial and watching some of the games for the next week or so, because it is entertaining. Its great to see all the colors and the pageantry and the players. Its a fun thing to get into. Are you sure thats what he said in he just sounds like this, you know. Your irish producer. I know. Hes in my ear. What did you say again . Rachel, thank you very much. Just kidding, conner. Dont get upset. More reaction to tonights big game when we come right back. Lsd, the texas teen that is making a name for herself as a big game hunter and getting a lot of people pretty angry in the process. Plus, the uninvited guest who just might rain on your parade this Holiday Weekend whether you like it or not. As always, let us know what you think. Tweet us using the askdon. From safety. To fuel economy. To quality. Todays chevrolet has it all. And its a great time to buy. During the chevy 72 hour sale, youll get 0 apr for 72 months. Plus no Monthly Payments for the rest of the summer. 0 apr for 72 months plus no Monthly Payments for the rest of the summer. 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But you couldnt know the name until after you book . Did i say never . I didnt mean it. Well be here at lifelock doing our thing you do your share spontaneous moments thing, alerting you in ways your bank alone cant. Get lifelock protection and live life free. Welcome back, everyone. A lot to discuss here. A picture worth a thousand words. Take a look at this one. Texas teenager Kendall Jones celebrating her kill, an adult lion, which she shot on safari in africa. Lots of heated debate about this and about the other big story of the day, team usas world cup heartbreaker. So joining me now to discuss all of it, mel robbins, a cnn commentator and legal analyst. Marc lamont hill, cnn commenter, comedian and activist. Mr. Hal sparks and mandy stottmiller, editor at large for xo jane. Are you a soccer fanatic now . Im so happy america finally came around to knowing what every 10yearold in the country has known for a very long time, that soccer can be really fun. But make no mistake about it. We are going to stop caring in about five minutes. Were too new to the sport. Yeah. Mel, you may be right. You have a point there, right . Yes. Look, in many suburbs around the country, there are children that are born wearing a pair of soccer shorts. But once they go on into high school and parents realize theyre not going get recruited for college sports, their love affair with soccer ends abruptly. We dont care. Were out. Youre going to watch the tunein rates plummet, plummet, plummet, plummet. Soccer as soccer ends up being more beneficial for kids in that way in that there is no end game, no pun intended, and kids grow up to be things like scientists and lawyers after playing it and using it to develop physical. Its helpful that way. There is no illusion of, you know, a National Soccer situation in your future. Go ahead, mandy. I was just going say im definitely going to keep watching along with a lot of other women just for the guys. So i dont think there is going to be a whole lot of dropoff as long as the guys keep being really hot and sweaty. Its the high kicking. Yeah. So speaking of hot guys, marc lamont hill, im talk about tim howard. Im joking. What was your favorite moment . Tim howard on fire today. He was on fire that was the most exciting part of the whole thing. Watching him set records and watch him be awesome. I sort of watched it through twitter. I know you love watching soccer because it brings everybody together in real life. But i still watch tonight internet. And everybody was tweeting about tim howard. Everyone was saying he is the real mvp, how awesome he was. It was great to watch him rise to the occasion. Like hal said, five minutes from now, its all over. I think mel is right. We werent communicating with each other on this. People were sitting around, socializing, eating in the newsroom. I was wow. This is great. This is like 1985 all over again. So lets move on now. I want to talk about 19yearold Kendall Jones starting some outrage. She is a cheerleader from cleburne, texas, under fire with Animal Rights activists over her controversial Facebook Page where she has posted photos of herself with a rifle posing over bodies of recently killed animals. Mel, what is your take on this . Well, you know, im from the midwest, don. Grew up with a dad who is a duck hunter. So if you want to sit in a deer stand with a bow and arrow and wait eight hours, or you want to stay in a duck blind and sit in the freezing cold for seven hours with a rifle that is one thing. If your daddy flies you over to africa in a jet so that you can post photos on your Facebook Page which youve labeled public figure as a 19yearold and youre using an assault weapon to kill what are otherwise endangered animals, i hardly call that hunting and find it quite offensive. I was so scared you were going to agree with this. We actually agree on something tonight. This is awful. And she is doing this to push her own agenda. She is trying to get a tv show hunting. And she says she is trying to help conserve the animals. She says these are areas where the animals would die and starve. Its bs. Its not true. Its propaganda that animal hunters say it and its not true. Hal, why the strange face . As someone who is originally from the south, i know that when it comes to animal conservation, our one solution always seems to be to shoot some of them. I dont know why. We cant come up with a better plan than maybe we should just blow a couple of them away. That would solve it. Its all perfectly legal, though. Its legal. There. Are a lot of things that are legal that are no good. Her smile that she makes i think just adds to the outrage. Because she looks just like she is, you know and she is a cheerleader, i think. The biggest crime here, the biggest crime here in many ways i think is that she is doing a behavior that is usually reserved for pudgy, balding, viagraseeking man. And suddenly the fact that a blond cheerleader is doing is the offensive part. The reality sits offensive when any of these idiot. You dont need to cull a herd of endangered species. Its silly. What do you have against pudgy balding men on viagra . Whats wrong . Why are you discriminating . Well, the Supreme Court didnt victim nate against them today, only women. I just want to make my point. I think she is doing these pictures the same way that a lot of other teenagers are taking selfies with, you know, the latest jewelry and makeup. And she is doing with these endangered animals. And she has the same understanding that they do. Theyre beyond endangered. Theyre dead. Her says she has been hunting big game in africa since she was 13 years old. And they think people are bothered by it because of her age. Oh, that makes it better. This is what i want to say this. Is the statement that lengthy statement today, kendall did. I guess it was through her representatives and she explains this whole trip to zimbabwe. She says all of kendalls hunts in zimbabwe and south africa were 100 legal with proper tags and licenses awarded on a preapproved quota by the countries officials and wildlife department. And she actually in the statement, have i the full statement here, she is saying, and her representatives that it actually helped the population in conservation because she was killing animals that killed other herds. Okay. Let me say one thing about that, because that is a lie that is often told by animal hunters. The problem is when you go out and kill particular animals for that purpose, you actually get the big ones, the big shiny ones, the strong ones, the one withes you kill are the ones that have the strongest survival codes and genetic codes. As a result, the ones that stay are the weaker species. When they reproduce, you actually help kill off the herd because they dont have the strongest genes. It actually doesnt work. Wow. In her defense a zooologist. I