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Carlos Bocanegra joins Board of Directors for 2026 World Cup United Bid Committee

Legendary U.S. National Team players and former U.S. captains Carlos Bocanegra and Julie Foudy, as well as U.S. Soccer Foundation President and CEO Ed Foster-Simeon, will join the Board for the United Bid Committee of Canada, Mexico and the United States that will oversee the bidding process to bring the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ to North America.

The three new board members bring a wealth of experience to the Committee. Bocanegra was one of the team’s most popular players during an illustrious eleven-year career with the U.S. Men’s National Team, leading the squad to numerous historic wins while serving as captain for six years.