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U.S. women team's Philly ties have area soccer fans abuzz

Nick Sakiewicz was so nervous before the end of Sunday's game that he couldn't sit down.

Maddy Evans was so excited when it was finally over that she celebrated by doing laps in her living room.

The U.S. Women's World Cup soccer team captivated millions of fans with its dramatic, 5-3 quarterfinal win over Brazil in Germany on Sunday.

So what will fans do Wednesday when the women - nine of whom have connections to Philadelphia - play France in the semifinals at noon?

"A number of us will be glued to the TV watching every minute," said Sakiewicz, the chief executive officer and operating partner of the Union, the Major League Soccer men's team that is based in Chester.