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Agency Testimony

World Cup Czar Maya Honda begins administration testimony

New York City Council · Sep 30, 2026 · starts 0:10:21 · 28 sec

Maya Honda introduces herself as World Cup czar and greets the chairs and committee members. She briefly acknowledges the New York Liberty's championship before turning to soccer.

Maya Honda

Can you hear me?

Maya Honda

Perfect.

Maya Honda

Good afternoon, Chair Maloney, Chair Thomas Henry, and members of the committees.

Maya Honda

And thank you for the opportunity to speak with City Council today.

Maya Honda

My name is Maya Honda, World Cup czar.

Maya Honda

Even though basketball is not my purview, I would be remiss if we did not acknowledge the historic performance of the New York Liberty last night.

Maya Honda

Incredible sweep of the links, so just want to shout them out for that.

Maya Honda

And then move on to soccer.