Local fans disappointed USMNT missing 2018 World Cup Ian Price October 11, 2017 1 min read The U.S. men’s soccer team did not qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 1986. Leaving coaches and fans in our area disappointed, to say the least. More from WFIR’s Ian Price: Share: Post navigation Previous: Bedford County authorities looking for man who exposed himself to girlNext: Salem Half Marathon this weekend Related Stories 2 min read Illegal Immigrant from Honduras Sentenced to Eight Months in Prison during Roanoke court hearing Clark Palmer November 24, 2025 0 1 min read ODU football coach Ricky Rahne rejects ‘rumors’ he is joining James Franklin at Virginia Tech Clark Palmer November 24, 2025 0 1 min read LewisGale retires a piece of physical therapy equipment – via a 4th floor window Gene Marrano November 24, 2025 0