For 15-year-old Rosa Luarca Alvarez, a sophomore at El Segundo High School and a player with LA Breakers FC, the World Cup feels especially meaningful because it is happening close to home. “It makes me so happy that a sport that I truly love and play is just around the corner for me,” Luarca Alvarez said. “It’s really crazy to me, but I’m so happy it’s nearby.” Stream Los Angeles News for free, 24/7, wherever you are. Alvarez has been playing soccer since she was 4.