With the World Cup in full swing across North America, one New Hampshire business is seeing a boost in sales. While no matches are being played in the Granite State, Suley’s Soccer Center in Manchester said gear is flying off the shelves. The business said sales are up about 50% this month, with shoppers looking for merchandise and memorabilia, including stickers and team jerseys. >> Download the free WMUR app to get updates on the go <<“Mainly jerseys and stickers, although, you know, once people are in here and they see, you know, the cleats we have or shin guards and balls sometimes they end up buying those as well,” said Baran Doenmez of Suley’s Soccer Center. “We just told our last Scotland jersey so we’re trying to get more in.” The store opened shortly after the last World Cup held in North America. Employees at Suley’s Soccer Center hope the 2026 World Cup will help grow interest in the sport across New Hampshire.
MANCHESTER, N.H. —
With the World Cup in full swing across North America, one New Hampshire business is seeing a boost in sales.
While no matches are being played in the Granite State, Suley’s Soccer Center in Manchester said gear is flying off the shelves.
The business said sales are up about 50% this month, with shoppers looking for merchandise and memorabilia, including stickers and team jerseys.
>> Download the free WMUR app to get updates on the go <<
“Mainly jerseys and stickers, although, you know, once people are in here and they see, you know, the cleats we have or shin guards and balls sometimes they end up buying those as well,” said Baran Doenmez of Suley’s Soccer Center. “We just told our last Scotland jersey so we’re trying to get more in.”
The store opened shortly after the last World Cup held in North America.
Employees at Suley’s Soccer Center hope the 2026 World Cup will help grow interest in the sport across New Hampshire.