Governor Ventura has declared this "Soccer Week" in Minnesota. The largest soccer gathering in the world is underway in Blaine where more than 10,000 players are competing in the U.S.A. Cup youth soccer tournament. As part of the festivities tonight, the A-League Minnesota Thunder will play an exhibition game against the Chicago Fire of Major League Soccer. Also making an appearance tonight is former U.S. World Cup and Olympic star Alexi Lalas. Lalas says it's obvious that soccer is popular among thousands of Minnesota kids, but he says the sport hasn't made a favorable impression yet on some Twin Cities media.