{"id":13167,"date":"2026-07-06T01:06:03","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T00:06:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tanja7.com\/en\/?p=13167"},"modified":"2026-07-06T01:06:04","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T00:06:04","slug":"usmnt-fans-tuning-in-from-tangier-to-tokushima-this-is-soccers-moment-on-home-soil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tanja7.com\/en\/13167","title":{"rendered":"USMNT Fans Tuning in from Tangier to Tokushima: &#8220;This is Soccer&#8217;s Moment on Home Soil&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>The U.S. has finally fielded a soccer team worthy of making this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/7413225\/2026\/07\/01\/usmnt-bosnia-herzegovina-world-cup-2026-score-results-takeaways-balogun-tillman\/\">World Cup<\/a> unforgettable. For one summer, American football has ditched the helmets, huddles, and fourth downs.<\/p>\n<p>Since Mauricio Pochettino&#8217;s arrival in 2024, the USMNT has been gearing up for soccer&#8217;s biggest tournament on home turf, and the results are showing. They dominated Group D, overcoming Paraguay and Australia, thanks to standout performances from Folarin Balogun, Weston McKennie, and Chris Richards.<\/p>\n<p>Even with a narrow 3-2 loss to Turkey in a match where several key players were rested, the tournament&#8217;s start has been encouraging. Their next challenge comes from Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32.<\/p>\n<p>Though the World Cup is co-hosted by their country, many American fans remain scattered across cities and time zones, watching the action from afar\u2014from Tangier to Tokushima\u2014and finding pieces of home along the way.<\/p>\n<p><em>The Athletic<\/em> sought out Americans around the globe to explore how they\u2019re experiencing a tournament that feels both intimately close and impossibly distant.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h2>Tokushima, Japan<\/h2>\n<p>While Mark Cotter\u2019s friends back home revel in bars, watch parties, and stadiums, he follows the action in the dead of night in Tokushima on Shikoku Island, monitoring their celebrations on Instagram as he watches the USMNT on Japanese television.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s disappointing to not be there while my home country hosts the World Cup,\u201d he says. Cotter, 29, moved from Chicago to teach English at a high school. He invites American friends and fellow soccer enthusiasts over to watch games, squeezing the rest of the tournament into his lesson plans and school breaks.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7405580\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\">\n<div class=\"wp-caption-image-container\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-7405580 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/static01.nyt.com\/athletic\/uploads\/wp\/2026\/06\/29091630\/5083a3c9-39fa-4c20-b2d3-373531b39a9d.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1191\" height=\"1120\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"inline-credits\">\n                <span class=\"credits-text\">Mark Cotter, right, with a friend as they watch the World Cup in Japan (Mark Cotter)<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Seeing his friends attend matches via Instagram only adds to his longing. \u201cI could easily find 20 people I know at a game if I checked my social media right now,\u201d he notes.<\/p>\n<p>Cotter recalls the excitement surrounding the U.S. team in 2014, when they were eliminated by Belgium in extra time in the round of 16, but he senses this year\u2019s tournament carries a much bigger weight.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe turnout for that game against Belgium was unprecedented for men\u2019s soccer,\u201d Cotter reflects. \u201cNow, it feels like the fanbase has multiplied immensely. It\u2019s amazing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Japan boasts its own vibrant World Cup atmosphere. Cotter\u2019s colleagues and students closely follow the national team, and Premier League clubs are particularly popular among teenagers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor the first time, it feels like the U.S. has the talent to compete directly with other teams rather than relying solely on hard work,\u201d he says. \u201cI genuinely hope they reach the quarter-finals.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Madrid, Spain<\/h2>\n<p>In Madrid, fifteen Americans and five Australians pack into a living room, eyes glued to a TV showing a match happening 5,000 miles away.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a unique gathering in a city steeped in soccer culture that allows Stanton Marcum and his fellow expatriates to reconnect with home.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSoccer is everywhere\u2014from matches in bars to T-shirts on the streets,\u201d Marcum shares with <em>The Athletic<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Having moved to the city from Seattle two years ago, this Sounders fan\u2019s love for the game has deepened. \u201cAt my kids\u2019 school, we have soccer matches with other parents every Friday morning, where I\u2019ve made many international friends,\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe enjoy the thrill of playing, then head to work before meeting again for drinks and matches.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He organized a watch party for his U.S. and Australian friends to view the group stage match between the two nations, scheduled for 9 p.m. local time. However, given that the game was hosted in his hometown, he felt a pang of missing out.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI saw videos of friends marching to the stadium past my old neighborhood, which definitely gave me FOMO,\u201d he admits.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere\u2019s been a lot of political controversy surrounding the U.S. lately, which sometimes dims your pride in being American, especially abroad. However, watching people from around the world appreciate things you once took for granted has revitalized that pride.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Vienna, Austria<\/h2>\n<p>In Vienna, the World Cup buzz is palpable, with national-team jerseys visible on every street corner, bar matches, and local watch parties. However, Nick Silvestri hasn\u2019t encountered anyone else donning a USMNT jersey.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI know many Americans here, but I doubt anyone is as intensely focused on it as I am,\u201d he comments.<\/p>\n<p>Silvestri, 29, relocated from Southern California in 2021 and has been a devoted follower of the USMNT since attending his first game at age six. His love for LA Galaxy remains steadfast, despite some lackluster performances. \u201cI still wake up at 2 a.m. to catch their games, even when the football is at its worst,\u201d he jokes.<\/p>\n<p>He hopes this home World Cup will transform Americans\u2019 relationship with soccer. \u201cIn the UK, you can chat with any taxi driver about football. The U.S. simply isn\u2019t at that level yet,\u201d he explains. \u201cI see people attending soccer watch parties who would never have considered it before. With a bit of luck and hard work, we could take it all. I just want to see them play quality football.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Tangier, Morocco<\/h2>\n<p>As the U.S. prepared for its opening match, Tangier was already asleep, with local bars closed and the clock striking 2 a.m. Matt Van Dis tuned in from his living room with friends.<\/p>\n<p>Originally from Michigan, Van Dis has lived abroad since 2012, working in international education. Living in Rwanda, Tanzania, and Morocco has enhanced his understanding of how soccer transcends the U.S.<\/p>\n<p>Even if he had stayed in Michigan, he\u2019d likely have been hours away from a match venue. While he misses watching games with friends back home, the community he has built in Tangier makes the tournament feel less remote.<\/p>\n<p>This is further amplified by Morocco&#8217;s vibrant football culture. Van Dis recalls being there as Morocco advanced to the semi-finals four years ago, witnessing the jubilation in the streets following their 1-0 victory over Portugal.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7405591\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\">\n<div class=\"wp-caption-image-container\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-7405591 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/static01.nyt.com\/athletic\/uploads\/wp\/2026\/06\/29091748\/9362cbf3-f521-4eb8-ba5c-b8f30756453a-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"inline-credits\">\n                <span class=\"credits-text\">Morocco fans celebrating in Tangier after their win against Portugal at the 2022 World Cup (Matt Van Dis)<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u201cIt was pure madness and so much fun. When Morocco does well, it&#8217;s like nothing I\u2019ve ever experienced\u2014it&#8217;s a source of immense pride for the country,\u201d he reflects.<\/p>\n<p>Would he consider heading back home to watch if the USMNT goes deeper in the tournament? \u201cThe World Cup presents a unique chance to showcase a side of the U.S. beyond what\u2019s typically highlighted in the news,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7405582\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\">\n<div class=\"wp-caption-image-container\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-7405582 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/static01.nyt.com\/athletic\/uploads\/wp\/2026\/06\/29091644\/7cfe1597-09b7-4c75-94b4-4d8297189377.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"911\" height=\"1600\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"inline-credits\">\n                <span class=\"credits-text\">Matt Van Dis reflects on a vibrant football culture (Matt Van Dis)<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u201cIt may seem like a hefty price, but it would be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see a knockout-stage game in the U.S.,\u201d he estimates he\u2019d be willing to spend between $1,000 and $2,000 for the trip. \u201cReaching the quarter-finals would be incredible; the semi-finals would be a dream.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Mexico City, Mexico<\/h2>\n<p>In Mexico City, Mexicans and Americans find themselves cheering each other on for a change. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhenever Mexico wins, I can feel the vibrations through my bed as people pour into the streets to celebrate,\u201d shares Dan DeFossey, who lives near the Angel of Independence.<\/p>\n<p>Originally from Long Island, DeFossey moved to Mexico City in 2009, falling in love with soccer along the way. \u201cLike many Americans, I played as a child but evolved into other sports,\u201d he admits.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSoccer is worshipped here, helping me reconnect with the game and follow the USMNT.\u201d DeFossey now manages a bar that attracts up to 2,000 fans during watch parties for both USMNT and Mexico games.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve faced our challenges, but right now, there\u2019s a sense of unity. The American community appreciates Mexican culture while holding onto our pride,\u201d he explains.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7408201\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\">\n<div class=\"wp-caption-image-container\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-7408201 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/static01.nyt.com\/athletic\/uploads\/wp\/2026\/07\/30030123\/DAN-DEFOSSEY-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"inline-credits\">\n                <span class=\"credits-text\">Dan DeFossey in his bar in Mexico City (Dan DeFossey\/The Athletic)<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>For DeFossey, it still feels like a home tournament\u2014matches taking place right in his backyard and the world converging on the city he now calls home.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn the U.S., it may feel like just another day. Many of my friends back home are unaware that the World Cup is even happening. But here, the energy is electric; it permeates everything.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>London, England<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cIt gets crazy in here,\u201d Leo exclaims, a bartender at Passyunk Avenue, one of several American sports bars in London.<\/p>\n<p>While soccer is not always the main focus\u2014he recalls the uproar during the NBA Finals when New York Knicks fans cheered for their first title since 1973\u2014on this day, basketball jerseys make way for USMNT shirts.<\/p>\n<p>When The Star-Spangled Banner plays, over a hundred Americans halt their conversations and join in a united chorus.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI come here whenever I feel homesick,\u201d says Miami-born Trent Hudson, surrounded by American flags and banners. \u201cIt\u2019s comforting to have a place that feels so quintessentially American.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7405994\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\">\n<div class=\"wp-caption-image-container\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-7405994 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/static01.nyt.com\/athletic\/uploads\/wp\/2026\/06\/29112156\/IMG_3785-scaled-e1782746558589.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"inline-credits\">\n                <span class=\"credits-text\">Trent Hudson, with his girlfriend Charlotte, before the USMNT match against Australia (George Edwards\/The Athletic)<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The atmosphere is more than just the decor. Familiar accents circulate, strangers bond over drinks, and supporters from various sporting backgrounds unite behind the USMNT.<\/p>\n<p>Peter arrived from Boston the day before and is experiencing his first World Cup match. He came to Passyunk hoping to connect with other Americans and ended up watching alongside two new friends he had just met.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ve never been particularly passionate about soccer, but this environment has really drawn me in,\u201d Leo remarks, pausing mid-pour as the USMNT mounts another attack. He shares the crowd\u2019s palpable thrill as Sergi\u00f1o Dest\u2019s shot leads to a collective gasp.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The U.S. has finally fielded a soccer team worthy of making this World Cup unforgettable. For one summer, American football has ditched the helmets, huddles, and fourth downs. 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