GoLocalProv Heads to the World Cup
Thursday, June 10, 2010
With the collective world watching South Africa, GoLocalProv.com's Matt Culp reports on the World Cup matches from across the African host nation. Matt will file stories throughout the tournament from Durban, Johannesburg, and Cape Town.
Matt’s not your typical sportswriter. In fact, he is a top Athletic Trainer at Brown University and has been working with soccer athletes at Brown and at the University of North Carolina for more than a decade.
“This year’s World Cup Tournament is one of the most exciting. With the backdrop of South Africa and the potential of the US Soccer Team reaching new international heights, the level of excitement in Rhode Island is really growing,” said Matt Culp.GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLAST
Rhode Island is one of the most ethnically diverse states and most everyone has a favorite team. With so many Americans playing soccer – more than 3 million Americans compete each year, the popularity of the national team continues to grow.
Only GoLocalProv.com covers the World Cup from South Africa
Matt kicks off his trip –tomorrow with insights and prediction into the US v. England game. Hear from Matt, a Providence resident, from his kickoff video from Stevenson Field at Brown University.
"We are excited to have Matt following the World Cup for Rhode Island, exclusively on GoLocalProv.com. It is another exciting and innovative way we bring the best in sports to RI through a digital experience," said Scott Cordischi, GoLocalProv.com's Sports Editor.
Follow Matt through South Africa as he attends some of the best matches, makes bold predictions and meets the people of South Africa. Follow the tournament on the GoLocalProv. site using our FIFA WIdget.
A little about Matt Culp:
Athletic Trainer, Brown University since 2003
Certified Athletic Trainer for the New York Giants, NFL
Athletic Trainer at University of North Carolina
Graduate of Indiana University
Member of the Rhode Island Athletic Trainers' Association
