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Hartford is having a major sports moment, and Mayor Arunan Arulampalam joins The Connecticut Scoreboard Podcast to discuss how the city is embracing it all.
We dive into Hartford's World Cup watch parties, the vision behind making the city a soccer destination, and how the excitement surrounding the World Cup can create lasting benefits beyond sports.
Plus, we talk about the impact of the Hartford Yard Goats, Hartford Athletic, Hartford Wolf Pack, UConn events, the Connecticut Sun, and why sports play such an important role in Hartford's growth, identity, and quality of life.

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"World Cup Fever, CT Sun, & Hartford's Sports Future | Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam" is an episode of The Connecticut Scoreboard Podcast. Runtime 22 min. Published June 30, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.