Washington D.C.

The D.C. Knights have taken on a few new challenges for 2010 in an effort to advance the program and expand its reach. In addition to a continuing partnership with Neighbors Consejo, a substance abuse treatment and transitional housing service directed at the Hispanic / Latino community, the Knights have begun to forge new relationships with ThriveDC and other area food and shelter programs. Outreach to Thrive has already produced new entrants to the club. 

DC Street Soccer has received a big boost in 2010 with the establishment of another new relationship; District Sports, a recently turned non-profit running recreational soccer leagues in the Washington area, has granted the club entry into its winter league as well as a spot in its annual Cherry Blossom Festival. DS has also organized the donation of additional equipment and is championing the Street Soccer cause to area soccer players of all ages.

The National Coalition for the Homeless and Street Sense D.C. continue to be integral partners in recruitment, management and awareness of the Street Soccer D.C. team, as well as Street Soccer USA overall. This will be the fourth cup that National Coalition for the Homeless and Street Sense have partnered with SSUSA to help organize, and without their aid  the event would not have been able to reach the level of success it has.

This Summer Washington DC will again host the Annual Street Soccer USA Cup.  The event will take place at the Washington Kastles Stadium (10th and H St.) July 30-August 1.  There will be 20 teams competing in this years Cup including the DC Knights.  To volunteer please email will@streetsoccerusa.org