Local fans disappointed USMNT missing 2018 World Cup Ian Price October 11, 2017 1 minute 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 Beale’s Brewery set to reopen tomorrow under new owner Clark Palmer May 1, 2026 Radford political science chair weighs in on former FBI director’s indictment over social media post Web Staff May 1, 2026 Governor defends existing Google data center deals amid Roanoke-area protests Ian Price April 30, 2026