Tag: Soccer
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The NFL Proved Grass Was Possible This Summer. Then It Put the Turf Back.
Seven NFL stadiums replaced artificial turf with natural grass for the World Cup — then switched back before football season. After Nashville’s turf reportedly reached 157 degrees and players’ cleats began failing, the league’s long-running surface debate suddenly looks much harder to dismiss.
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Maryland Soccer Is Doing It Again, and This Time Nobody’s Surprised
Maryland men’s soccer is 3-0, ranked No. 4 nationally and already has a top-10 victory. After falling one win short of the College Cup last season, Sasho Cirovski’s Terps look built for another November run.
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The Baltimore Sun Got the World Cup Wrong. Watch the Fans.
The Baltimore Sun portrayed Baltimore’s exclusion from the 2026 World Cup as a fortunate escape, but fans see it differently. While host cities face challenges, the cultural exchange and tourism generated by the event could have greatly benefited Baltimore, which actively pursued hosting. The city lost an opportunity without transparent reasoning.
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Why FIFA Really Passed Over Baltimore — And Whether the City Has Caught Up
Baltimore’s bid to host the World Cup in 2026 faced rejection in 2022, attributed to factors like inadequate transit and hotel capacity. Four years later, crime rates have significantly decreased, but hotel inventory has worsened. While transit improvements are planned, the city must address hotel shortages to strengthen future bids for international events.
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Baltimore Wasn’t Spared — It Was Passed Over
Baltimore’s bid for the 2026 World Cup, in partnership with Washington, D.C., was rejected despite strong logistics and local support. The decision not only disappointed city leaders but also highlighted a missed opportunity for economic and cultural exposure. As Baltimore grapples with this setback, future bids may rely on renewed leadership and advocacy.
