Event Details

For one day only, Westport’s own vibrant soccer community collides with the world’s biggest international tournament at The Westport Library! The FIFA World Cup is here, and few communities have a richer, more personal relationship with the game than Westport — including notable soccer figures Dan Woog, journalist and founder of the Westport Soccer Association, and former Staples soccer player Paddy Donovan.

Together, the two soccer stars present a full slate of soccer fun for community members of all ages:

• 1-3 pm: Panini FIFA World Cup album sticker exchange in Brooks Place
• 1:30-2:30 pm: A storytelling panel featuring tales from high school soccer fields to the global stage, featuring local soccer stars Joe Pierce, Mickey Kydes, Chris O’Dell, and more guests.
• 3 pm: Stay tuned for a screening of the men’s World Cup Final, complete with refreshments and fun activities for kids!

Why You Should Come

Hear firsthand accounts from coaches, players, and storytellers who’ve shaped Westport soccer across generations, then watch the sport’s ultimate match unfold live with your neighbors, your kids, and your community. Whether you’re a lifelong devotee of the beautiful game or simply someone who gets swept up in the heightened energy every four years, be reminded you why soccer matters beyond the scoreboard.