Will Kearny end its decade-long title drought? Or can Bayonne beat Kearny for the first time this season when it matters most?

A sports commentary piece examines the United States' second-time hosting of the FIFA World Cup, visiting Kearny, New Jersey—where football's American roots trace to Scottish immigrants in the 19th century—to explore how the tournament might elevate soccer's profile in a nation dominated by other sports.