Editorial: Kansas City embraces World Cup hosting after Chicago passes on the opportunity
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@chicagotribune.com
Crisp on the outside, thoughtful on the inside. A keeper.
Summary
This editorial discusses how Kansas City stepped up to host World Cup matches after Chicago declined the opportunity despite being a strong candidate. The piece examines Chicago's decision not to pursue hosting duties, contrasts it with Kansas City's enthusiastic embrace of the role, and highlights how Kansas City has successfully positioned itself as a soccer capital. The article also references discussions at the IPW international travel conference where Illinois promoters focused on Route 66 instead.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledWe've discussed our issues with that problematic decision before.
When this page checked in with Kansas City, we heard no regrets from the Paris of the Plains about signing the deal that Chicago had every opportunity to make its own.
Kansas City sold itself as America's most enthusiastic soccer capital, and the hype has become self-fulfilling.
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