The World Cup has come to a close, but soccer's impact reaches far beyond this global tournament.
This hour, we explore how the sport has grown from a niche pastime in America to our most popular youth sport – and why it's often called the world's universal language.
From immigrant communities to local professional clubs and the sport's very passionate supporters, we'll look at how soccer creates spaces where people from different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives come together, even during a politically divisive moment.
Guests:
- Brian Bunk: historian at the University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Shavar Thomas: Head Coach for CT United FC
- Lukas Kamrath: Defender for CT United FC
- Douglas Hernandez: Member of “Raza Brava,” supporters group of Hartford Athletic
- Jake Fenner: Member of "Bonanza," supporters group of Hartford Athletic
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