Sonoma County's First Family Of Soccer Embraces World Cup Amid Grief

Sonoma County's First Family Of Soccer Embraces World Cup Amid Grief

For Sonoma County’s legendary Ziemer family, this year’s World Cup brings a profound mix of celebration and sorrow. The Press Democrat reports the local soccer dynasty is navigating the global tournament for the first time without their regular captain, Marcus Ziemer, the iconic long-time Sonoma State men’s soccer coach who died suddenly in March at age 63. Generations of the Sebastopol-raised family have dedicated their lives to playing, coachi…