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Country Roads Unites U.S. Soccer Fans | Raleigh News
When the U.S. soccer team belts out John Denver’s “Country Roads” after wins, it’s not just a random choice—it’s become a unifying anthem that bridges players and fans in a powerful, sing-along moment. The song, born from Maryland roads and inspired by West Virginia radio, was famously championed by John Denver himself and has now found a new global life on the World Cup pitch. FIFA even added it to their post-game playlist to spark that connection—and it worked, especially after the U.S. team’s second match. While West Virginia fans have long sung it at football games, even NFL matches in…
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