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Atlanta flooded with World Cup fans as Argentina rallies past Egypt for quarterfinals
1+ hour, 42+ min ago (228+ words) ATLANTA, GA " Atlanta's streets turned into a sea of blue-and-white and red as World Cup fans packed into the city ahead of a Round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt " a game that ended with Argentina advancing to the quarterfinals…...
Chattanooga restaurants draw big crowds as World Cup fans turn out for every match
17+ hour, 42+ min ago (186+ words) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. " World Cup fever has been filling bars across Chattanooga, drawing crowds for matches at all hours and forcing some businesses to expand service on the fly. Nelson Taylor, owner of White Duck Taco, says the turnout has been…...
Chattanooga FC wins historic match at Erlanger Park as Krehl's goal lifts Boys in Blue
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (428+ words) by Big Will Levenson CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. " The Summer of Soccer has been nothing short of an action-packed thrill. The entire world has its eyes on the beautiful game, especially here in America, where most of the exhilarating matches are being…...
Spain in Chattanooga: How it all went down, FULL backstory
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (121+ words) by Big Will Levenson CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. " The relationship between the Spanish National Team and the city of Chattanooga was uniquely special. Spain saw the Scenic City as a home and the community as a family. It was not their choice…...
Spain departs Chattanooga for Austria match as Baylor returns to normal after hosting team
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (157+ words) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. " Spain's national soccer team left Chattanooga on Tuesday, drawing crowds to the Embassy Suites downtown as they left for their next match against Austria on Thursday. At Baylor School, where Spain trained and made media appearances, staff have…...
From burgers to line dancing, Spain gets a taste of Southern hospitality in Chattanooga
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (28+ words) From burgers to dancing, Spain gets a taste of Southern hospitality in Chattanooga WTVC From burgers to line dancing, Spain gets a taste of Southern hospitality in Chattanooga...
"Gracias, Chattanooga!" Scenic City shows up for Spanish team's sendoff
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (375+ words) by Big Will Levenson CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. " After weeks of open practices, cheering crowds and international attention, Spain's World Cup chapter in Chattanooga is coming to a close. Before leaving for Los Angeles on Tuesday, the Spanish National Team shared a…...
Chattanooga invited to give Spain one last World Cup send-off Tuesday
1+ week, 23+ hour ago (247+ words) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. " Chattanooga's World Cup chapter with Spain is almost over. Before the Spanish National Team heads to Los Angeles for the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup, the city is inviting fans to line downtown streets and give…...
Spain's stay in Chattanooga inspires more kids to take up soccer
1+ week, 1+ day ago (180+ words) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. " Spain's World Cup training camp isn't just drawing crowds to Baylor School. It's also inspiring more young people across Chattanooga to give soccer a try. Leaders with the Lookout Valley Soccer Association say interest in youth soccer has…...
Final day of group play at the World Cup sets the field for the round of 32
1+ week, 2+ day ago (865+ words) The round of 32 at the World Cup is set, with the knockout stage getting underway Sunday as Canada plays South Africa in Southern California. The U. S. will face Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday in Santa Clara, California, while third co-host Mexico returns to…...