Spokane embraces World Cup fever with packed brewery watch party for USA match

Spokane embraced World Cup fever with a packed watch party at No-Li Brewhouse as the U.S. men’s national team played Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday night. Hundreds of fans filled the beer hall to cheer, describing the atmosphere as unlike anything they had seen in the U.S. Some attendees brought work to keep going while still watching, reflecting how the event became a social gathering rather than just a viewing session. Fans said the night showed how soccer is increasingly accepted and celebrated locally, with No-Li owner John Bryant framing it as a way to strengthen community ties and raise Spokane’s visibility nationally and internationally. The group also included strong crowd energy, with Nathan and Naj Ataiee citing the value of watching together. The next U.S. match is against Belgium on Monday, July 6, in Seattle.