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Soccer was once considered niche in the U.S. Then came the 1994 World Cup

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Soccer fans fill the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., prior to the World Cup final between Brazil and Italy on July 17, 1994. (AP)
Soccer fans fill the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., prior to the World Cup final between Brazil and Italy on July 17, 1994. (AP)

This article was originally published on May 09, 2026.

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