The performance of the USA team at the 2010 World Cup will improve the popularity of soccer in America according to a new poll.

Text answer service kgb.com created a poll that asked 'Will soccer become more popular in the US as a result of America's success at the World Cup?' with 68% answering 'Yes'.

Bob Bradley's team topped Group C in South Africa before going down in extra-time to African nation Ghana in the Round of 16 but their showing was not lost on American fans who are confident the sport will grow legs.