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 It is “Work Zone Awareness Week,” and VDOT rolls out the barrel Gene Marrano April 21, 2026 Billy Strings breaks leg in Charlottesville; Roanoke show remains on schedule Ian Price April 21, 2026 Roanoke College teams up with online workforce education provider ed2go Gene Marrano April 21, 2026