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Soccer – or football as it’s known outside the United States – the world’s most popular sport, has historically lagged behind American football in viewership in the U.S. But now “the beautiful game” (the sport’s genteel nickname) is more popular than ever in the States as more and more fans develop deep bonds with European clubs.

A successful season on the diamond for local teams extended into the summer as 16 players from The Two River Times area were part of the Jersey Shore All-Stars team that won the Philadelphia Phillies Carpenter Cup. The Major League Baseball franchise puts on an annual event featuring 16 teams of high school all-stars from New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware.

By Judy O’Gorman Alvarez PHILADELPHIA – Pope Francis was not expected until 4:45 Saturday afternoon, but that didn’t stop the thousands of fans and devotees...