Homegrown and World Class ⚽️

As international soccer returns to New England in 2026, one player’s story highlights how world-class careers often begin close to home.

In Episode 5 of the Rhode Island Summer of Soccer podcast, we sit down with Geoff Cameron, former U.S. Men’s National Team player and member of the 2014 World Cup squad, to discuss the role Rhode Island played in his development

From local fields and college competition to representing his country on the world’s biggest stage, Cameron reflects on opportunity, perseverance, and the importance of strong grassroots pathways as the next generation prepares to experience soccer’s global spotlight right in their backyard.

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Ocean State 2026

Ocean State 2026

Ocean State 2026 is a nonprofit organization that was created to facilitate business sponsorships of 39 days of events across Rhode Island, to entertain soccer fans from around the world, and to celebrate the international matches being played in nearby Massachusetts next summer. 


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