As the FIFA World Cup kicks off, a unique rivalry is brewing in the Bosnian capital of the United States, Chicopee, Massachusetts. Home to a large Bosnian-American community, the city is abuzz with excitement as residents of Bosnian descent cheer on their homeland's national team in the tournament. Despite being a small country with a population of just over 3.5 million, Bosnia and Herzegovina's soccer team has a dedicated following in Chicopee, where many residents have roots in the Balkan nation. With a rich cultural heritage and a strong sense of national pride, Bosnian Americans in Chicopee are eager to see their team make a statement on the global stage.
Why Bosnian Americans in the Bosnian capital of the U.S. are rooting for their homeland.
