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Eric Thomas, Kansas Reflector

Eric Thomas, Kansas Reflector

Eric Thomas directs the Kansas Scholastic Press Association, a nonprofit that supports student journalism throughout the state. He also teaches visual journalism and photojournalism at the William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Kansas in Lawrence. He lives in Leawood with his wife and two children.

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Harry Kane #9 of England drives as Tyler Adams #4 of United States defends during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group B match between at Al Bayt Stadium on Nov. 25, 2022 in Al Khor, Qatar. The World Cup series will be played in Kansas City in 2026 (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

When the World Cup comes to Kansas City, tough questions will follow

By: - December 12, 2022

Last weekend, the team representing the United States at the World Cup in Qatar crashed out of the tournament following a 3-1 loss against the Netherlands. As a fan, I have tracked this team from qualifying in CONCACAF to pre-tournament friendlies, from the group stage into the knockout round, monitoring the pre-match lineups and coaching […]