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MHT Special Edition - SoccerFest 2026
Mountain Hawk Talk
Published on 6/4/2026
Mountain Hawk Talk
Published on 6/4/2026
The world's biggest game is coming to our backyard, and the Lehigh Valley is ready to celebrate in a massive way!
In this special edition of the Mountain Hawk Talk podcast, host Clark Boinis (Assistant Director of Sports Communications for Lehigh Athletics) sits down with two major figures shaping the local soccer landscape: Curt Mosel, Chief Operating Officer at ArtsQuest, and Dean Koski, The Ingrassia Family Lehigh Men's Head Soccer Coach.
Together, they dive into the highly anticipated SoccerFest 2026 at SteelStacks and discuss how this summer's events will blend modern FIFA World Cup 26™ excitement with Bethlehem's rich, historic roots in American soccer.
What's Inside the Episode:
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The Blueprint of SoccerFest 2026: Curt Mosel shares the vision behind transforming the iconic SteelStacks into a premier World Cup viewing hub and community festival.
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Growing the Game at Home: A look into the expanded youth programming, including 3v3 tournaments and fully inclusive, free/low-cost adaptive and Spanish-language clinics.
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Bethlehem's Historic Roots: Why the Lehigh Valley holds a sacred place in American soccer history and how SoccerFest bridges the past with the future.
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The Lehigh Connection: Coach Dean Koski discusses the evolution of local soccer culture, recruiting hometown talent, and the inspiration a global event brings to the next generation of athletes.
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World Cup Memories: Stick around until the end to hear personal tournament memories.
For full schedules, match screening times, and youth clinic registrations, head over to ArtsQuest.org. To stay up-to-date on all things Mountain Hawk soccer, visit LehighSports.com.
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