Bosnian refugees revived a dying Utica. Their homeland's historic World Cup run has the city torn.
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A Rust Belt comeback story, divided over whether to root for US
Bosnian refugees revived a dying Utica. Their homeland's historic World Cup run has the city torn.
Published July 1, 2026, 7:16 PM
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