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Rutgers celebrates its World Cup history and past players' achievements

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Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Rutgers celebrates its World Cup history and past players' achievements

Summary

On June 23, 2026, Rutgers is spotlighting its historical ties to the FIFA World Cup, both for its men's and women's soccer programs. Recently, the university hosted the Senegal Men's National team, embracing World Cup fever in America. In the 2023 Women's World Cup, Rutgers had three representatives, including US goalkeeper Casey Murphy and Jamaican players Tiernny Wiltshire and Chantelle Swaby., Carli Lloyd, a distinguished alumna, achieved significant fame, winning two World Cups, and was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 2025. On the men's side, Alexi Lalas and Peter Vermes represented Rutgers, with both competing in past World Cups.

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•Rutgers hosted Senegal's Men's National team amid World Cup excitement.
•Casey Murphy, Tiernny Wiltshire, and Chantelle Swaby represented Rutgers in 2023.
•Carli Lloyd, a notable alumna, is a two-time World Cup champion.
•Alexi Lalas and Peter Vermes are the men's World Cup representatives from Rutgers.
•Lloyd was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 2025.

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