The USMNT's first WorldCup match is Monday and three players who grew up in North Texas are on the roster.
“Excited that I'll be taking part in person instead of watching on tv like I usually do,” said Kenneth Acosta.
Retired Army veteran John McKennie is another proud father headed to Qatar. His son Weston McKennie was born at Fort Lewis in Washington but grew up in Little Elm. Another North Texan on the USMNT: Jesus Ferreira of McKinney, who the FC Dallas professional roster at age 16. He’s now a star for the team.
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