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 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