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United States3 hr ago · Thursday, June 25, 2026

Long before the World Cup, Ukrainian immigrants built a soccer powerhouse in Philly

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World Cup games are underway in Philadelphia. Long before Americans caught the world's soccer craze, Ukrainian migrants made Philly a soccer town. Today, the sport helps sustain their culture.

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