{"id":119631,"date":"2023-06-14T22:12:20","date_gmt":"2023-06-15T02:12:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=119631"},"modified":"2023-06-14T22:12:20","modified_gmt":"2023-06-15T02:12:20","slug":"soccerfest-presented-by-wind-creek-bethlehem-returns-to-the-steelstacks-for-the-2023-fifa-womens-world-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=119631","title":{"rendered":"SoccerFest Presented by Wind Creek Bethlehem Returns to the SteelStacks for the 2023 FIFA Women\u2019s World Cup\u2122"},"content":{"rendered":"

Join us at SteelStacks and Watch the United States Women\u2019s National Team Defend Their Title!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Bethlehem, PA, June 14, 2023 \u2013\u00a0ArtsQuest<\/a>\u00a0is bringing SoccerFest presented by Wind Creek Bethlehem back to the SteelStacks for the\u00a02023 FIFA Women\u2019s World Cup<\/em>\u2122<\/em>. SoccerFest will kick off with the ArtsQuest and Lehigh Valley United Girls\u2019 3-on-3 Tournament on July 21, at 5:30 p.m. at PNC Plaza. After the tournament concludes, there will be a viewing of the U.S. vs. Vietnam FIFA World Cup\u2122<\/em>\u00a0game, beginning at 9 p.m.<\/p>\n

ArtsQuest hosts one of the largest licensed FIFA viewing parties in the Lehigh Valley and we are excited to continue this tradition starting off with the ArtsQuest and Lehigh Valley United Girls\u2019 3-on-3 Tournament, a ticketed event that will take place at PNC Plaza.<\/p>\n

ArtsQuest hosts one of the largest licensed FIFA viewing parties in the Lehigh Valley and we are excited to continue this tradition starting off with the ArtsQuest and Lehigh Valley United Girls\u2019 3-on-3 Tournament, a ticketed event that will take place at PNC Plaza.<\/p>\n

To participate in the tournament, you must be born between the years of 2009 through 2016. An adult must purchase one registration ($99 per team). Registration will close on Sunday, July 16 at 11:59 p.m. and additional details on where to register will be available soon. The brackets are split up by birth year and each team must have a minimum of three and a maximum of six players. Each game will\u00a0<\/ins><\/u>last 15 minutes, and each team will play at least three games. Games will be played on sport courts donated to ArtsQuest from Lehigh Valley United.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re really excited to produce these events highlighting one corner of the exponential growth women\u2019s sports has seen in recent years,\u201d Ryan Hill, Senior Director of Programming, said. \u201cPutting the USWNT on big screens reflects the larger-than-life status these players have with the children of the Lehigh Valley and the rest of the country.\u201d<\/p>\n

At 9 p.m., there will be a viewing party of the match, USWNT vs. Vietnam also at PNC Plaza. Viewing parties are free and there will be food and beverages available for purchase.<\/p>\n

\u201cArtsQuest has been hosting one of the largest licensed FIFA viewing parties on the east coast for the Men\u2019s and Women\u2019s World Cups since 2014, bringing diverse soccer fans to the SteelStacks Campus and expanding our vision of providing access to the arts.<\/del><\/s>,\u201d Curt Mosel, Chief Operating Officer for ArtsQuest said. \u201cThe ever-growing interest and support of soccer in our region causes excitement in our community when the World Cup comes around. We can\u2019t wait to see soccer fans coming back to SteelStacks to watch the US Women\u2019s National team in their quest to repeat as World Cup champions for the 3rd<\/sup>\u00a0straight time.\u201d<\/p>\n

Below is the Viewing and Event Schedule:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Friday, July 21 @ PNC Plaza, 5:30-9 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Girls\u2019 3-on-3 Tournament<\/p>\n

Friday, July 21 @ PNC Plaza, 9 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0US vs. Vietnam<\/p>\n

Wednesday, July 26 @ Air Products Town Square, TBD\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Youth Soccer Clinic<\/p>\n

Wednesday, July 26 @ Air Products Town Square, 9 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 US vs. Netherlands<\/p>\n

Sunday, August 20 @ Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas, 6 a.m. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Women\u2019s World Cup Final<\/p>\n

Prior to the viewing party of the match against the Netherlands, there will be a Youth Soccer Clinic hosted by Lehigh University Women\u2019s Soccer Team. This clinic is free, but you must register for the event. A viewing party of the USWNT vs. Netherlands match at 9 p.m. at Air Products Town Square will follow the clinic. Both events are free and food and beverages will be available for purchase.<\/p>\n

There will be a handful of other Youth Soccer Clinics hosted by Lehigh University throughout the entirety of SoccerFest. Additional details to come.<\/p>\n

To wrap up ArtsQuest\u2019s SoccerFest, there will be a final viewing party on August 20, at 6 a.m. to watch the\u00a0Women\u2019s FIFA World Cup<\/em>\u2122<\/em>\u00a0Final at the Frank Bank Alehouse Cinema. This event will occur regardless of who is in the final.<\/p>\n

If you have any additional questions or would like to learn more, visit\u00a0ArtsQuest.org<\/a>. Please contact Senior Director of Programming Ryan Hill at\u00a0rhill@artsquest.org<\/a>\u00a0with any questions related to the tournament. If you are interested in volunteering for this event or additional ArtsQuest events, you may visit this website\u00a0www.artsquest.org\/support\/volunteer\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About ArtsQuest\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

ArtsQuest\u2019s mission is to provide access to exceptional artistic, cultural and educational experiences using arts and culture as key elements of economic development for our urban communities. ArtsQuest\u2122 supports this mission via the presentation of performing and visual arts, film, arts education classes and outreach, youth programming and cultural events. Through festivals such as its flagship event, Musikfest; the Banana Factory Arts Center; and the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks arts and cultural campus, ArtsQuest\u2019s programming reaches more than 1.9 million people annually. The organization\u2019s programs and events, of which over 50% are free to attend, have a combined economic impact of more than $136 million annually in the region.<\/p>\n

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Information provided to TVL by:
\nAbigail Wolf
\nhttp:\/\/www.artsquest.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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