Soccer is having a moment in New Jersey. The 'first fan' wants to make sure it lasts through the World Cup Final in 2026.
was standing in the Hudson County municipality affectionately known as “Soccer Town, U.S.A.,” footsteps from a new schoolyard soccer pitch he helped dedicate with a collection of soccer players and soccer executives from European soccer powerhouses, talking about his favorite topic these days.No, no, we kid — he was talking about soccer, of course. What else? Murphy was still buzzing from the U.S.
That remains to be seen. What is clear, however, is that soccer is having another moment here — the kind that tend to come around every so often and change entrenched views about the sport’s place in this country. And Murphy is working to ensure that New Jersey stays at the center of that when the World Cup comes to North America in 2026.
“We think New Jersey, with New York City, is unbeatable,” Murphy said. “Biggest media market in the world. Great stadium. We’ll be able to get people traveling back and forth easily. I feel like we’re really well positioned. We’ll see.”when the Super Bowl was held in East Rutherford in 2014 because, he said, “we’re a long way from that.” He also isn’t worried that Los Angeles, with the gleaming SoFi Stadium, and Dallas, with massive AT&T Stadium, have better venues.
“I feel really good about that,” Murphy said. “First of all, Eric Adams and his team has been an extraordinary partner. I think the fact that it’s eight or nine games in warm weather, and the economy is getting built up all around MetLife. This is all going in the right direction. I think New Jersey will get at least its fair share of commerce and visitors.”
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Gov. Murphy to set off for family vacation in Italy, where he owns a villaGov. Phil Murphy will be out of New Jersey on vacation in the coming weeks.
Read more »
Eagles’ new kelly green jerseys have finally been revealed, two days earlier than anticipatedEagles fans ... the kelly green jerseys are back and they're beautiful 🥹
Read more »
Gov. Kathy Hochul says violent crime is down across New York state so far this yearNew data shows that across New York, shooting incidents involving injuries have dropped 28% so far this year.
Read more »
Sen. Tim Scott blasts Gov. Ron DeSantis over new Florida curriculum: Slavery ‘was just devastating’Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is facing escalating heat from black Republicans upset over the state’s new academic curriculum seeking to downplay the severity of slavery.
Read more »
Tennessee Titans Make It Official, Will Wear Oilers Jerseys vs Texans in Week 15I am not a lifelong Houstonian, but I got here as fast as I could. I moved here in 1994, in the midst of a season where the Oilers where losing enough to draft Steve McNair with the third overall pick, and, as it turns out, owner Bud Adams was...
Read more »
Eagles finally unveil throwback kelly green jerseys for 2023 seasonThe Eagles have finally unveiled their kelly green alternate jerseys for the 2023 NFL season. NBCSPhilly has a look at them.
Read more »