Over 50 Swiss American Football fans and enthusiasts joined Ambassador LeVine at her Residence in the early morning hours of February 2 for a Super Bowl viewing party. Athletes from the Swiss American Football National Team, players and managers from several of the Swiss league teams, sportswriters, and fans gathered at the Residence to watch the big game, enjoy the commercials and chow down on tailgate party-type snacks like sliders, mac and cheese, chili and fries. The event attracted media attention with local broadcaster Telebaern sending a videographer to cover the event and an op-ed from the Ambassador on the spirit of her hometown team, the Seahawks, appearing in the Sunday edition of the Neue Zuercher Zeitung. “Sports brings people together and I’m happy to be able to share this part of American culture with our new Swiss friends – even at, or maybe especially at, 4:00 in the morning,” said Ambassador LeVine.
