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: Continue Reading Previous: Bedford County authorities looking for man who exposed himself to girlNext: Salem Half Marathon this weekend Related Stories 1 min read Miss America, Miss Virginia, and Miss Virginia’s Teen talk service, sisterhood, and pageant week in Roanoke Ian Price June 27, 2025 1 min read Tickets are on sale for the 2025-26 season at the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech Denise Membreno June 27, 2025 1 min read Update: UVA’s President resigns over battle with Trump administration on DEI Clark Palmer June 27, 2025