GOAL: The World Cup is here. What have you been doing to stay connected to it and follow it throughout the tournament?
WONDOLOWSKI: I’m definitely following it all. I’m part of the Bay Area Host Committee, on the advisory board for them, so I’ve stayed involved that way, doing a lot of different activities and promoting it.
But it’s also about promoting what the Bay Area has to offer, especially on a global stage. It’s pretty special. As you see, the game can unite so many, and that’s something special.
GOAL: How has the World Cup compared to previous soccer tournaments the Bay Area has had?
WONDOLOWSKI: It was great to have the Gold Cup here last summer, but that being said, it doesn’t rate anywhere near the World Cup.
The energy is amazing. You see San Pedro Square filling up with over 20,000 people for all the big games. I bet tonight’s over 25,000, probably more.
It’s pretty cool to see what the Bay Area showcases, and the fans, too. It’s also how knowledgeable the fans are. I think it’s nice that some of the casual fans are starting to realize, like, “Oh, what is this game?”
A lot of the games have been amazing, very exciting, and the superstars have really stepped up and shown off this World Cup. I think it’s been a great recipe so far.