American fans captivated by U.S. team’s World Cup run

The Delran, New Jersey native — who scored a hat trick in the U.S. victory over Japan in the 2015 World Cup final — earned 47 of 48 votes from the player selection committee.

The United States is trying to get to the quarterfinals for the first time since 2002 and continues to delight the American audience.

The United States frustrated England in a 0-0 draw on Friday for its second consecutive tie in the World Cup.