Arlington-native playing in first World Cup shares message of thanks to hometown

ARLINGTON, MASS. (WHDH) – Arlington-native Miles Robinson shared a message of thanks Friday as the community gathered at several watch parties to support his World Cup debut with the United States men’s national soccer team.

The town held two watch parties for residents and fans to come together and watch the game. At Arlington Town Hall, they were also able to take photos with a life-sized cut-out of Robinson, play soccer wearing his number 12, and get their faces painted red, white, and blue.

“I think its really cool that someone from Arlington is on the team because I don’t know a ton of other sports players that are from Arlington, so I just think its really cool,” said Clio Caffery, and 11-year-old fan…

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