Scotland native Joe Pierce was an early FCIAC soccer star at Stamford’s Rippowam High School. He is a long-time area resident, a former Staples High School assistant coach, and producer of a film about legendary English star Sir Stanley Matthews. He’s led quite a life, and has the stories to prove it. But this may be his best ever. With the first match of the 2026 World Cup just 5 days away, Joe writes: In December 1991, while preparations were …
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