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Despite rising interest in soccer during the World Cup, Kern County remains a stronghold for American football, with thousands of youth participants, higher TV ratings and a tradition that shapes community values.
A look at why football remains the dominant sport in Kern County and nationwide, even as soccer gains traction among younger fans.
Over four decades, Cherif Zein has witnessed 11 World Cups, coached more than a hundred players, and forged friendships with legends and fans alike, embodying the sport’s universal spirit.