Oakland Coliseum will host the first premier cricket match on the West Coast, marking a historic moment for the city. As the local team, the San Francisco Unicorns, prepares to face the Washington Freedom, Mayor Barbara Lee emphasizes the global attention this brings to Oakland. The initiative promises considerable economic benefits, projecting $3 million from nine matches hosted. With cricket being the world's second most popular sport, local leaders hope this event will further engage the community, as seen in local parks filled with cricket fans on weekends.
"Now we're beginning to bring that global energy and that global focus to Oakland that has never been done before," said Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee at a press conference.
"You can walk through any park in Fremont on a weekend, and you can see the fields are packed," said Fremont Mayor Raj Salwan.
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