US World Cup performance sparks local interest in soccer Emma Thomas December 2, 2022 1 min read Photo: MGN The Valley’s soccer scene is being revitalized by the World Cup says the director of one local club. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: Share: Post navigation Previous: Member One FCU partners with local non-profitsNext: Dawgs win last night features goalie-on-goalie brawl: hear the audio Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Education Secretary tours Lab School at Roanoke College Gene Marrano December 3, 2025 0 1 min read GOP Congressman Ben Cline says the “letter of the law,” being followed in Venezuelan boat strikes Gene Marrano December 3, 2025 0 1 min read Carilion Children’s gets big boost from Life Ring Foundation for pediatric cancer care Gene Marrano December 2, 2025 0