To kick off the start of the FIFA World Cup, join us as for a special afternoon event with Raymond Elume, international sports analyst and author of the new book Soccer Is Football: Recognizing the Global Influence of Football on the American Sports & Entertainment Culture.
RSVP IS REQUESTED: We are asking you to RSVP in advance so we can make the necessary arrangements for seating, coffee, etc.:
ABOUT SOCCER IS FOOTBALL
Soccer Is Football explores how the world’s most beloved sport has evolved into a powerful cultural and economic force across North America.
Blending history, insight, and passion, Raymond Elume examines football’s global journey, its growing influence in the U.S., and the significance of the upcoming 2026 World Cup.
A celebration of unity, diversity, and the beauty of the game, Soccer Is Football reveals how a sport born on distant fields has become a shared language that connects the world.