{"id":127129,"date":"2024-02-06T23:29:21","date_gmt":"2024-02-07T04:29:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=127129"},"modified":"2024-02-06T23:29:21","modified_gmt":"2024-02-07T04:29:21","slug":"soccerfest-returns-to-steelstacks-for-copa-america-watch-parties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=127129","title":{"rendered":"SoccerFest Returns to SteelStacks for Copa Am\u00e9rica Watch Parties"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Bethlehem, PA, February 6, 2024 &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net\/ls\/click?upn=TeZUXWpUv-2B6TCY38pVLo9psLTBwg89bWFsItgpXrPNJqFSCHktywlscQbHRxxEGjEIF4_L6zuFFtuDGTKYGXwbUb1mI8G9zGWgbwF3m8yk5rHNNls9VsAok1Y9A9qtsTo9vciKtb4qqQze6a1aXFJUT-2FM-2BNhW6kAVJKa9tabIZoQssCeMPfAtXKvl1Rq02zQvZ9iopLWQbXu-2Fe5tdRKm0nmgNbFRPzLy9yBQaxgK0GEt4z-2BDZKc-2FryhOZ606h2YvxUwTW3S-2BVU7edw59Z4d2NtVWtfhMVksBfvueMKaTcGfOiANFIs48e-2Fhtxl0-2F1HtI6uk6CBQUHI4eo6bTRslUZID5I1-2FYCVDQ8aG1-2FrL8R7E6eeA7ELdr1YwXhFLtF33Y7aZ1aWpYjqmNM9B7hHCj06x-2FpTJhTxt-2FmgVnBONToGPG-2BV2s-3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net\/ls\/click?upn%3DTeZUXWpUv-2B6TCY38pVLo9psLTBwg89bWFsItgpXrPNJqFSCHktywlscQbHRxxEGjEIF4_L6zuFFtuDGTKYGXwbUb1mI8G9zGWgbwF3m8yk5rHNNls9VsAok1Y9A9qtsTo9vciKtb4qqQze6a1aXFJUT-2FM-2BNhW6kAVJKa9tabIZoQssCeMPfAtXKvl1Rq02zQvZ9iopLWQbXu-2Fe5tdRKm0nmgNbFRPzLy9yBQaxgK0GEt4z-2BDZKc-2FryhOZ606h2YvxUwTW3S-2BVU7edw59Z4d2NtVWtfhMVksBfvueMKaTcGfOiANFIs48e-2Fhtxl0-2F1HtI6uk6CBQUHI4eo6bTRslUZID5I1-2FYCVDQ8aG1-2FrL8R7E6eeA7ELdr1YwXhFLtF33Y7aZ1aWpYjqmNM9B7hHCj06x-2FpTJhTxt-2FmgVnBONToGPG-2BV2s-3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1707338542527000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2pwSsJOSY4iMkJQxrJtBEM\">ArtsQuest<\/a>\u00a0along with its SoccerFest organizing committee is thrilled to announce the return of\u00a0<strong>SoccerFest 2024: Copa Am\u00e9rica Watch Parties.\u00a0<\/strong>The multi-day festival will also host a youth clinic and tournaments along with additional soccer-related activities and fun.<\/p>\n<p>During\u00a0<strong>Copa Am\u00e9rica,\u00a0<\/strong>which runs from June 20 to July 14, 2024,<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>ArtsQuest will show each of the United States Men\u2019s National Team Group Stage games on a jumbo screen on the ArtsQuest at SteelStacks campus. We&#8217;ve also partnered with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net\/ls\/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUTn6VhHOZjMdNlh8odCK1w9zdxgsPw8rLQVWG2bOoEJuEyVd_L6zuFFtuDGTKYGXwbUb1mI8G9zGWgbwF3m8yk5rHNNls9VsAok1Y9A9qtsTo9vciKtb4qqQze6a1aXFJUT-2FM-2BNhW6kAVJKa9tabIZoQssCeMPfAtXKvl1Rq02zQvZ9iopLWQbXu-2Fe5tdRKm0nmgNbFRPzLy9yBQaxgK0GEt4z-2BDZKc-2FryhOZ606h2YvxUwTW3S-2BVU7edw59Z4d2NtVWtfubZRShVY3leqsPN5LFvc8whSj2rscgxVFHAhgCst2Eg07dH-2FsNGpGH5sDl5h0xUJ78Bb-2Bj17sZiP47VVd0SU02rihmTuU7vO3PuQtxURtHkQ0fxZWMNUEy5EKxpusPPFG-2B75ls0nXehUfkhPrXAOvE-3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net\/ls\/click?upn%3D4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUTn6VhHOZjMdNlh8odCK1w9zdxgsPw8rLQVWG2bOoEJuEyVd_L6zuFFtuDGTKYGXwbUb1mI8G9zGWgbwF3m8yk5rHNNls9VsAok1Y9A9qtsTo9vciKtb4qqQze6a1aXFJUT-2FM-2BNhW6kAVJKa9tabIZoQssCeMPfAtXKvl1Rq02zQvZ9iopLWQbXu-2Fe5tdRKm0nmgNbFRPzLy9yBQaxgK0GEt4z-2BDZKc-2FryhOZ606h2YvxUwTW3S-2BVU7edw59Z4d2NtVWtfubZRShVY3leqsPN5LFvc8whSj2rscgxVFHAhgCst2Eg07dH-2FsNGpGH5sDl5h0xUJ78Bb-2Bj17sZiP47VVd0SU02rihmTuU7vO3PuQtxURtHkQ0fxZWMNUEy5EKxpusPPFG-2B75ls0nXehUfkhPrXAOvE-3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1707338542528000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1_jj-L6PdhjIKfkrAqT1Yw\">Lehigh Valley United<\/a>\u00a0to host a youth clinic and 3-on-3 tournaments as part of the festivities. Information on how to register for both clinics and tournaments will be released in early spring.<\/p>\n<p>In other soccer-related news, ArtsQuest is once again applying to be an official viewing party of<em>\u00a0FIFA World Cup 2026\u2122<\/em>. The schedule of matches officially announced this past weekend,\u00a0<em>FIFA World Cup 2026\u2122<\/em>\u00a0will include participation from three countries, 16 cities and 48 teams.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are excited to return to the ArtsQuest campus for Copa Am\u00e9rica this summer,\u201d said Greg Ramos, executive Director Lehigh Valley United. \u201cAnd we look forward to giving the youth of Eastern PA this fun opportunity to participate in our soccer clinics and tournaments. Last year, during the\u00a0<em>2023 FIFA Women\u2019s World Cup<\/em><em>\u2122<\/em>, our girls tournaments sold out, and we are expecting a big turnout again this summer.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The lineup for SoccerFest\u2019s viewing and event schedule is below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sunday, June 23<\/strong>\u00a0at 4 p.m. &#8211; Lehigh Valley United Youth Clinics<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sunday, June 23<\/strong>\u00a0at 6 p.m. &#8211; Watch Party &#8211; U.S. Men\u2019s National Team will take on Bolivia.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Thursday, June 27<\/strong>\u00a0at 6 p.m. &#8211; Watch Party &#8211; U.S. Men\u2019s National Team will compete against Panama.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Monday, July 1<\/strong>\u00a0at 5 p.m. &#8211; Lehigh Valley United 3-on-3 Youth Tournaments<\/li>\n<li><strong>Monday, July 1<\/strong>\u00a0at 9 p.m. &#8211; Watch Party &#8211; U.S. Men\u2019s National Team will take on Uruguay.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>*Should the USMNT advance beyond pool play, ArtsQuest will continue to show remaining games up through the finals.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cArtsQuest has been hosting viewing parties at SteelStacks since 2014 and we\u2019re thrilled to once again be offering the same for Copa Am\u00e9rica, bringing soccer fans from diverse backgrounds along with youth who are developing a passion for the sport together on our campus,\u201d said Curt Mosel, Chief Operating Officer. \u201cWe have already begun conversations seeking approval to once again host an official FIFA World Cup viewing party. 2026 will include more activations, youth soccer tournaments and clinics, visual arts experiences and activities, DJs and live music, cuisine from a variety of cultures, along with the largest viewing screen to date on this campus.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Come out and support the United States Men\u2019s National Team as they compete in the 48<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0Copa Am\u00e9rica!<\/p>\n<p>Interested partners, vendors or youth soccer clubs can reach out to Senior Director of Programming Ryan Hill at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:rhill@artsquest.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rhill@artsquest.org<\/a>. If you are interested in volunteering for this event or additional ArtsQuest events, you may visit this website\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net\/ls\/click?upn=TeZUXWpUv-2B6TCY38pVLo9psLTBwg89bWFsItgpXrPNKWwqztZNu7ZwNaXPRXz8q-2Fj6qGRJWecU9LQaerhMSiIA-3D-3De-Rn_L6zuFFtuDGTKYGXwbUb1mI8G9zGWgbwF3m8yk5rHNNls9VsAok1Y9A9qtsTo9vciKtb4qqQze6a1aXFJUT-2FM-2BNhW6kAVJKa9tabIZoQssCeMPfAtXKvl1Rq02zQvZ9iopLWQbXu-2Fe5tdRKm0nmgNbFRPzLy9yBQaxgK0GEt4z-2BDZKc-2FryhOZ606h2YvxUwTW3S-2BVU7edw59Z4d2NtVWtfnxDLsZNm6L5JhsPFLwLRdi-2BQasCCM04whcsJXTSYOifOWjHCtG2zQBOmOze0wWnn7WuquyrrgbWnnBLezSSvDIgEJ2RUcL3-2BAQ8HH65jNDE2U6V9ppgLd59jVUcX6yD9WoPtwOSswOoOYG5me3M9hA-3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net\/ls\/click?upn%3DTeZUXWpUv-2B6TCY38pVLo9psLTBwg89bWFsItgpXrPNKWwqztZNu7ZwNaXPRXz8q-2Fj6qGRJWecU9LQaerhMSiIA-3D-3De-Rn_L6zuFFtuDGTKYGXwbUb1mI8G9zGWgbwF3m8yk5rHNNls9VsAok1Y9A9qtsTo9vciKtb4qqQze6a1aXFJUT-2FM-2BNhW6kAVJKa9tabIZoQssCeMPfAtXKvl1Rq02zQvZ9iopLWQbXu-2Fe5tdRKm0nmgNbFRPzLy9yBQaxgK0GEt4z-2BDZKc-2FryhOZ606h2YvxUwTW3S-2BVU7edw59Z4d2NtVWtfnxDLsZNm6L5JhsPFLwLRdi-2BQasCCM04whcsJXTSYOifOWjHCtG2zQBOmOze0wWnn7WuquyrrgbWnnBLezSSvDIgEJ2RUcL3-2BAQ8HH65jNDE2U6V9ppgLd59jVUcX6yD9WoPtwOSswOoOYG5me3M9hA-3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1707338542528000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0IEYlwV-4gSu3aeq3odoyA\">www.artsquest.org\/support\/<wbr \/>volunteer\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About SoccerFest<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>ArtsQuest has been hosting official\u00a0<em>FIFA World Cup<\/em><em>\u2122<\/em>\u00a0viewing parties since the 2014 when it was named as one of the \u2018Best New Events\u2019 by the International Festivals &amp; Events Association. The goal of these events is to bring people from diverse communities and cultures together through their passion for the sport and to enjoy the variety of programming that ArtsQuest has to offer. Hosting SoccerFest on the ArtsQuest at SteelStacks campus where Bethlehem Steel once represented the most successful professional soccer team in the United States history is testimony to our celebratory past while looking ahead toward the future. The iconic team played in 11 championship games over 14 years, tying the history of soccer in this region to the current passion found in youth sports through adult fandom.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About ArtsQuest\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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\u00a0<a name=\"m_4485211006756614381__Int_pqAgiwCY\"><\/a>1.9 million people\u00a0annually. 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<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Information provided to TVL by:<br \/>\nJennifer LoConte<br \/>\nDirector of Communications<br \/>\nArtsQuest<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.artsquest.org\/\">http:\/\/www.artsquest.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bethlehem, PA, February 6, 2024 &#8211;\u00a0ArtsQuest\u00a0along with its SoccerFest organizing committee is thrilled to announce the return of\u00a0SoccerFest 2024: Copa Am\u00e9rica Watch Parties.\u00a0The multi-day festival will also host a youth &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=127129\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">SoccerFest Returns to SteelStacks for Copa Am\u00e9rica Watch Parties<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":114883,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[5717,69,482],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-127129","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bethlehem","category-in-the-valley","category-press-release-2"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/steel-stacks-fifa-soccer.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/127129"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=127129"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/127129\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/114883"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=127129"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=127129"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=127129"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}