Hundreds came out to Boston City Hall Plaza for a viewing party on Sunday to see the championship USA women’s team defeat the Netherlands in a 2-0 win in the finals telecast from Lyons, France. This is the fourth time in the history of the World Cup that the USA woman’s team brought home the Read More…
Remember 2006, when the North End’s Hanover Street was filled by thousands of fans to celebrate Italy’s World Cup victory? Well, that won’t happen this year. Italy is not in the World Cup for the first time since 1958. The United States team did not make it either, so the mood around town is more Read More…
Mario Goetz brought it all for Germany in a 1-0 win over Argentina on Sunday afternoon’s World Cup Final (Globe coverage). The win ties Germany with Italy for the second most World Cup wins after Brazil’s five. Germany also became the first European team to win in the Americas. The North End and Downtown Boston Read More…
Despite being eliminated in a 2-1 loss against Belgium, USA soccer fans showed their red, white and blue spirit on Tuesday with record breaking crowds. Here are some photos of fans cheering for USA at Boston’s North End cafes as well as at City Hall Plaza. (Photos by Matt Conti.) Photos by Matt Conti. Click Read More…
In its second game, the USA’s soccer team played to a draw, 2-2, on Sunday afternoon against Portugal. The North End cafe’s were packed as the series continues to draw record crowds. Next up for the US soccer team is Germany on Thursday, June 26th at noon. Also of interest this week will be Italy Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ax50GF4BF8Y] World Cup fever engulfed Boston’s North End neighborhood on Saturday as Italy won its first game against England, 2-1. Lines were building outside the caffes and restaurants hours in advance of game time. Blue is the color of the streets! Forza Italia! Photos by Matt Conti.
On the first day of the 2014 World Cup, we take a look at what happened in the North End back in 2006 when Italy won it all! It was Monday afternoon, July 10, 2006, when Hanover Street in Boston’s North End erupted to celebrate Italy’s World Cup win against France [Italy 1, France 1 (5-3, Read More…
Like to watch soccer in the North End? How about bringing the FIFA World Cup to Boston? Here is the link to sign the petition: http://www.gousabid.com/city/local/boston-ma Click image to enlarge.
The 2006 crowd outside the old Hanover St. Caffe Graffiti. The cafe has moved to Cross Street. (Photo by jen_m_stewart on Flickr.) As always, the North End is a popular destination to watch the World Cup. Boston.com lists several destinations throughout the city, highlighting two in the neighborhood at Café Dello Sport on Hanover St. Read More…