97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com sports reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 19th. Michael was live at Kenan Stadium in the hours leading up the FC Series soccer matchup between Wrexham and Chelsea. He discussed the atmosphere around the stadium, including what people are saying about the game.

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