US World Cup performance sparks local interest in soccer Emma Thomas December 2, 2022 1 minute 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 Black History Month films at the Grandin Theatre; Roanoke History Museum needs your vote, Brothers Grimm-Youth version opens this Thursday Gene Marrano January 28, 2026 0 The Entertainment District Focus Group examining long term future of Berglund Center complex Gene Marrano January 28, 2026 0 Virginia Citizens Defense League calls for investigation into killing of Alex Pretti Clark Palmer January 27, 2026 0