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Soccer Brought Me Closer to My Brother. Imagine what the World Cup Could Do.

Soccer Brought Me Closer to My Brother. Imagine what the World Cup Could Do.

by Ty Wahlbrink, SJ | Nov 15, 2022 | Current Events, In the News, Sports    ~ Approx. 5 mins

Picture this. It’s a Saturday night in your city. Two young men grab a bite before a soccer game. Decked out in their team’s gear, they drink a few beers and tell stories about their weeks and share some hearty laughs. They arrive at the stadium and find their seats....

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