How Asphalt Green Soccer Club Families Are Celebrating the FIFA World Cup 2026
For Asphalt Green Soccer Club, there’s no time quite like the World Cup. Over the course of eight weeks, we get to witness fans from all over the world come together to celebrate and share our passion.
More than any other competition, the World Cup highlights why Asphalt Green believes in its mission to build community through sports. While we may passionately root for different countries and support different players, we all get to watch the excitement unfold together and share the joy of experiencing soccer on its grandest stage. That’s what makes us love the game.
For many AGSC families, the World Cup isn’t just the best soccer tournament on the planet. It’s the result of a shared passion passing through generations, bringing them closer to one another. Before the World Cup started, we asked AGSC families to share what soccer has meant to them and how they’re taking part in this year’s World Cup celebrations.
The Veras Family
AGSC ATHLETE: ELian veras, B2018
Which Countries Will You Be Rooting for ?
Portugal
When Did Elian Discover His Passion for Soccer?
Through the Asphalt Green community, which helped spark his love for the game.
How Has Soccer Brought Your Family Together?
As a single mother who knew very little about soccer, Elian’s passion for the sport has opened new conversations and helped us connect in meaningful ways.
Favorite World Cup Memory?
Watching teams come together and work toward their shared goal of winning the World Cup.
The Castro Olmos Family
AGSC Athlete: Beltran Castro Olmos, B2019
Which Countries Will You Be Rooting for?
Argentina
When Did Beltran Discover His Passion for Soccer?
Since he was born.
How Has Soccer Brought Your Family Together?
We watch Argentina’s domestic league together every weekend.
Favorite World Cup Memory?
Celebrating Argentina’s 2022 World Cup victory with family and friends in Argentina!
The Janda Family
AGSC Athletes: James A. Janda, B2016, and Lars A. Janda, B2017
Which Countries Will You Be Rooting for?
United States
When Did James and Lars Discover Their Passion for Soccer?
James developed a love for soccer at a young age through family outings, playing in the park, and spending time on the sidelines of games. Lars followed in his older brother’s footsteps and quickly fell in love with the sport, eventually gravitating toward the goalkeeper position.
How Has Soccer Brought Your Family Together?
Soccer has given our family a shared passion and created countless memories through practices, games, tournaments, and travel. It has taught our children valuable lessons about teamwork, dedication, perseverance, and supporting one another.
Favorite World Cup Memory:
Our favorite World Cup memory was watching the 2022 FIFA World Cup as a family. While our children were still very young during previous tournaments, 2022 was the first World Cup they were old enough to truly understand and enjoy. Throughout the tournament, we watched matches together, talked about the teams and players, and shared the excitement of every stage of the competition. The final was especially memorable and brought us together as we cheered, celebrated, and experienced the emotions of the game as a family. More than any single moment, what made the 2022 World Cup special was the opportunity to create lasting memories together through our shared love of soccer.
The bumber family
AGSC Athletes: Dylan, Gu10, and ava, gu6 pre-academy
Which Countries Will You Be Rooting for?
USA
How has soccer brought your family together?
We grew up playing soccer and love to share the sport with our two daughters.
How did your athletes discover their passion for soccer?
By playing in the park with her dad.
What’s your family’s favorite World Cup memory?
Brandi Chastain’s game winning goal in the 1999 World Cup!
Celebrate The World Cup With AGSC
If you share AGSC’s passion for soccer, or just want to get in on the fun, Asphalt Green has you covered with more World Cup coverage and soccer programs for your family. Registration is still open for Big Kick, Asphalt Green’s annual free soccer festival for all ages coming up on the weekend of the World Cup Final! RSVP below and explore the rest of our World Cup content by visiting our World Cup Hub!
