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 3 minutes read Old Dominion University alumna killed in Minneapolis ICE shooting Ian Price January 8, 2026 0 4 minutes read Salem Stampede Championship Rodeo returns this weekend with high-stakes competition Ian Price January 8, 2026 0 3 minutes read Radford University chair warns of ‘dangerous precedent’ as Venezuela transitions to new leadership Ian Price January 8, 2026 0