"Despite the below-freezing temperatures, soccer fans packed out Father Duffy Square and its iconic ruby-red steps for the U.S. Soccer Federation-hosted 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw watch party in Times Square on Friday. The host nation's soccer governing body and the NY/NJ Host Committee collaborated to create a jumbotron for spectators to watch the draw and a hard-court, four-a-side soccer pitch for the event, inviting local New York youth and community teams to compete in a tournament for silverware."
"The New York Greek Americans won the six-team adult tournament and had their trophy and prizes presented by U.S. Men's National Team (USMNT) goalkeeper Matthew Turner and USWNT midfielder Jaedyn Shaw, who recently won the NWSL championship with Gotham FC. NYCFC's Matthew Freese was also there to witness the U.S. draw Australia, Paraguay, and one of Turkiye, Romania, Slovakia, and Kosovo who are still in contention to qualify for the tournament through the European Path C playoffs."
Fans braved below-freezing temperatures to pack Father Duffy Square and the red steps in Times Square for a U.S. Soccer Federation-hosted 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw watch party. The U.S. Soccer Federation and NY/NJ Host Committee set up a jumbotron and a hard-court, four-a-side pitch, inviting local youth and community teams to compete for silverware. The New York Greek Americans won the six-team adult tournament and received their trophy from USMNT goalkeeper Matthew Turner and USWNT midfielder Jaedyn Shaw. NYCFC's Matthew Freese attended as the U.S. learned its group opponents, drawing Australia, Paraguay, and a yet-to-be-determined European qualifier. The free event featured hosts The Cooligans and visiting international fans.
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