@njdotcom politics reporter. Author of the Mikie’s World newsletter. Singer in The Clydes. fanlink.tv/wCrk #LGM
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Story @TheAthleticFC
Nine yellow school buses used to transport soccer fans from MetLife Stadium had to be abandoned by drivers and passengers late Saturday night amid Knicks celebrations. One bus set on fire, five destroyed.
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And the finger pointing has begun! (FWIW, and yes, I know I'm in the minority: This was the single worst experience I've ever had leaving a stadium in three decades covering big events, and I've had some doozies.)
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Vandalism, theft, angry charges. How a wonky special election is upending a wealthy N.J. town. nj.com/news/2026/06/vandalis…
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The drumbeat of complaints, concerns and consternation was replaced with an actual drumbeat from Brazilian fans. The World Cup's return wasn't perfect, but in the end, soccer won the day for New Jersey. nj.com/sports/2026/06/world-…
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Travel disaster strands N.J. World Cup fans for hours: ‘It’s hard to believe we’re in America right now’ nj.com/news/2026/06/travel-d…
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N.Y. mayor, gov claim ‘New York IS the World Cup’ while sitting in a stadium in N.J. nj.com/sports-news/2026/06/n…
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Is N.J. really ready for the World Cup? Here are the key questions | Mikie’s World nj.com/politics/2026/06/is-n…
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So this is what it feels like?
I don’t believe it. Incredible.
#LGK
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Jun 14
Jersey Gov. Sherrill with NYC Mayor Mamdani and New York Gov. Hochul at the #WorldCup at New York New Jersey New Jersey New York MetLife New Meadowlands New Giants Stadium …
Photo: @AndyMills_NJ
nj.com/world-cup/
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Jun 13
Big day for Miss Everly — pre-school graduation and dance recital …
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Brent Johnson retweeted
Jun 13
View from one of the couple hundred Offical Host Committee buses to the World Cup. Fans are messaging me that ride from Midtown to the stadium is taking 1.5 to 2 hours (always traffic with football/concerts) NJ Transit Rail is close to schedule. Reporting @PIX11News
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Jun 13
World Cup soccer returns to East Rutherford after 32 years ⚽
1994 - Giants Stadium
2026 - MetLife Stadium
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Brent Johnson retweeted
Meanwhile, NJTRANSIT at 3:30. No line to get in. People are starting to fill up train now but definitely confusion because it was so empty.
Also, board member Beson is an ambassador at PSNY!
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Where is the World Cup being played again?
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