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Homegrown Hero Faces Home Country | Salt Lake City News
A Wisconsin kid raised by the Wasco family in Neenah is set to play for Bosnia against his home country tonight—his name is Esmir Bajraktarevic, and he’s been like family to them for over two decades. Growing up playing ball with their son Liam, they call him “family 2.0.” Esmir left at 16 to chase soccer dreams and now represents his parents’ heritage, earning respect and admiration from his American roots. Liam hopes to watch the emotional showdown live, while his dad keeps plans under wraps—but they’ll be glued to the screen. Whether he wins or loses, Esmir’s already a champion in their…
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