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Philadelphia Union Players, World Cup Host Committee Host Clinic For Young Soccer Players
The host committee hosted a youth soccer clinic for Big Brothers Big Sisters, giving Philly's future stars a chance to train with the pros.
June 12, 2025
It's been more than a decade since Philadelphia Union captain Alejandro Bedoya played in the World Cup in Brazil, but he'll never forget the feeling of that moment.
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"You really felt the magnitude of what a World Cup is," Bedoya, a midfielder, said. "People from all over the world are tuning in to watch this game. It was incredible."
In less than 365 days, that unmatched excitement comes to the City of Brotherly Love. But first, the FIFA Club World Cup takes the field next week with eight matches at Lincoln Financial Field.
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