World Cup Movie Picks: Looking for football vibes ahead of the tournament? A new roundup spotlights 11 soccer films, from Bend It Like Beckham to Shaolin Soccer and Escape to Victory, with a note that documentaries are a whole separate (and excellent) category. Pageant Spotlight: Rock Bottom Steakhouse hosted the welcome dinner for Miss American Samoa and the 2026 Bluesky MASI contestants, kicking off the season with a four-course meal and live music. Local Sports Rising: Cairah Curran was selected for the American Samoa National Women’s Team as it chases Olympic qualification, with the Canada Cup Women’s International Softball Championship next on the calendar. Softball Hosting Win: American Samoa was awarded host country status for the WBSC Oceania 15Under Women’s Softball World Cup Qualifier (July 21–24) at Tony Solaita Field in Tafuna. Football Development: The American Samoa National Football Federation held a dinner promoting international flag football and Olympic pathway planning, featuring keynote speaker Galu Tagovailoa. Coast Guard Return: Coast Guard Cutter Hollyhock wrapped up its first Operation Blue Pacific patrol, returning after 42 days and a 7,500-nautical-mile run that included a port call in American Samoa. Deep-Sea Mining Debate: Local voices are pushing for clarity and stronger oversight as the U.S. moves toward commercial deep-sea mineral leases, with critics calling current rules “bare bones” for the fast-moving industry.