Bedoya named honorary co-chair of Philadelphia's Bid Committee for the FIFA World Cup

PHILADELPHIA (October 1, 2020) – Philadelphia Soccer 2026, Philadelphia’s civic committee overseeing the region’s bid to host the FIFA World Cup 2026™, today announced that Carli Lloyd, forward for the U.S. Women’s National Team and Sky Blue FC, Julie Ertz, midfielder for the U.S. Women’s National Team and Chicago Red Stars, Alejandro Bedoya, attacking midfielder/winger for the Philadelphia Union and longtime member of the U.S. Men’s National Team, and Zach Ertz, tight end for the Philadelphia Eagles, will serve as honorary co-chairs for Philadelphia’s bid committee. Lloyd, the Ertzes, and Bedoya will help champion Philadelphia to FIFA and U.