Soccer fans rooting for the U.S. against Turkey in a World Cup matchup cheer in reaction to a perceived goal by the U.S. in the first half on Thursday, June 25, 2026. The goal was taken away after an offsides was called on the U.S. The fans were taking in the game on a big screen at a watch party at the Robert Crown Community Center outdoor soccer fields in Evanston. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
World Cup fans turned out in droves to the Robert Crown Community Center in Evanston on June 25 to cheer on the U.S. men’s national team in their match against Turkey.
The World Cup watch party took place at the center’s outdoor turf soccer fields.
Attendees brought their own lawn chairs and blankets for a night of soccer under the stars, sponsored by Evanston’s Parks & Recreation Department and the Northwestern Office of Neighborhood and Community Relations.
Daniella Feijoo and Jose Garcia react after the U.S. scored an early goal in their World Cup game against Turkey on Thursday, June 25, 2026. The two soccer fans were attending a watch party at the Robert Crown Community Center outdoor soccer fields in Evanston to cheer on the U.S. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
A child plays soccer at a watch party at the Robert Crown Community Center outdoor soccer fields in Evanston as others focus on the U.S. and Turkey battling in a World Cup game on Thursday, June 25, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
Children play soccer at a watch party at the Robert Crown Community Center outdoor soccer fields in Evanston as others focus on the U.S. and Turkey battling in a World Cup game on Thursday, June 25, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
Bobby Schirmang, 6, concentrates on the big screen while attending a World Cup watch party at the Robert Crown Community Center outdoor soccer fields in Evanston on Thursday, June 25, 2026. The U.S. lost 3-2 to Turkey. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
Marie Schirmang and her children Jack, 4, left, and Bobby, 6, attend a watch party at the Robert Crown Community Center outdoor soccer fields in Evanston as the U.S. takes on Turkey during a World Cup game on Thursday, June 25, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
1 of 5
Daniella Feijoo and Jose Garcia react after the U.S. scored an early goal in their World Cup game against Turkey on Thursday, June 25, 2026. The two soccer fans were attending a watch party at the Robert Crown Community Center outdoor soccer fields in Evanston to cheer on the U.S. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
While the U.S. ultimately lost their match against Turkey 3-2, another opportunity to cheer on Team USA was planned for Wednesday, July 1 at 7 p.m. at Robert Crown, 1801 Main St., Evanston, as the U.S. competes against Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Free popcorn and ice cream from Northwestern University are planned to be available for watchers until supplies last, and hot dogs, burgers, snacks and beverages were also to be available for purchase.
Planners said that if the turf fields at Robert Crown were to get too hot on Wednesday, the event was to be moved to Tallmadge Park, 927 Noyes St., Evanston. Find details at https://planitpurple.northwestern.edu/event/643003
