Seattle neighborhood loses business during World Cup matches

Seattle’s Chinatown-International District held its second World Cup Watch party on Monday, but it was not all fun and games in the CID, where businesses have some serious concerns.

“Well, the World Cup match days are the worst business days I’ve ever had since opening my business. It’s been really kind of a bummer,” said Vince Vu, who owns a bake shop in the neighborhood.

Business owners in the Chinatown-International District say it’s a familiar pattern on match days in Seattle: the streets and parking spots fill up, and visitors walk away to other neighborhoods…

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