Category: National
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FIFA opens a free, public pitch in the heart of Central Park – operated by Street Soccer USA – the first of 26 mini-pitches to be installed across New York
Read more: FIFA opens a free, public pitch in the heart of Central Park – operated by Street Soccer USA – the first of 26 mini-pitches to be installed across New YorkThe Central Park FIFA Arena, operated by Street Soccer USA, is a free, small-sided pitch open to every New Yorker built to do what soccer does best — bring neighbors together, give kids somewhere to belong, and turn a patch of the park into common ground. It will remain in Central Park throughout the FIFA…
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Visa, Street Soccer USA and Bank of America to Bring Visa Street Soccer Parks to Every FIFA World Cup 2026™ Host City in the U.S.
Read more: Visa, Street Soccer USA and Bank of America to Bring Visa Street Soccer Parks to Every FIFA World Cup 2026™ Host City in the U.S.With 75 days to go until the FIFA World Cup 2026™, Visa and partners expand community investment—bringing additional access to sport, education and opportunity to communities across the U.S. San Francisco, CA and New York, NY — Visa, the Official Payment Technology Partner of the FIFA World Cup 26™, together with national nonprofit Street Soccer…
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Visa and Street Soccer USA join forces to uplift local communities through soccer
Read more: Visa and Street Soccer USA join forces to uplift local communities through soccerVisa becomes the Official Payment Services Partner of Street Soccer USA San Francisco, CA and New York, NY — Street Soccer USA (SSUSA) is thrilled to announce a 10-year partnership with Visa, a global leader in digital payments. Visa is joining the Street Soccer Team as our Official Payments Service Partner. Together, we will strengthen…
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Times Square Cup: The Ultimate Weekend Recap!
Read more: Times Square Cup: The Ultimate Weekend Recap!There is no Street Soccer event bigger or more impactful than the Street Soccer USA Times Square Cup and 2024 was no exception, thanks to partners UNIQLO, BVB, and NYC’s Dept of Youth and Community Development. ? 25M viewers World Wide ? Borussia Dortmund Backed Youth Cup – READ OFFICIAL BVB REPORT HERE ⚽ 500+ Street Soccer players…
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Get to know your Team USA Athletes for the 2024 Homeless World Cup!
Read more: Get to know your Team USA Athletes for the 2024 Homeless World Cup!We’re excited to introduce our 16 athletes, chosen from our SSUSA programs in Sacramento, New York, and Charlotte. These players have overcome many challenges, coming from the shelter system, wrongful incarceration, or as refugees and asylum seekers. SSUSA has been an important part of their journey and a source of hope in their lives. Jonathan…
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Manchester United x Street Soccer USA: A Celebration of Community and Soccer!
Read more: Manchester United x Street Soccer USA: A Celebration of Community and Soccer!For the second year in a row, we’ve worked with the Manchester United Foundation to bring the magic of Old Trafford to the USA. Last year, Man United’s Treble winning legend and English international, Wes Brown, and the Manchester United Foundation gave our kids an unforgettable experience at the New York Stock Exchange, followed by…
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Spotlight on Street Soccer PDX: How You Build a “Pay to Play” Alternative
Read more: Spotlight on Street Soccer PDX: How You Build a “Pay to Play” Alternative“Putting up financial barriers limits participation to those who can afford it, suppressing diversity, and talent development within the sport of soccer. Building empowering community-driven programs that prioritize inclusivity, ensures that all kids have an opportunity to engage in soccer, develop vital skills, and contribute to the growth of soccer in the US, regardless of…
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In The News: Street Soccer USA and The Homeless World Cup
Read more: In The News: Street Soccer USA and The Homeless World CupCheck out Street Soccer USA and the Homeless World Cup in the news! Click each article to read the original story. And don’t forget to join our mailing list to stay informed and make a donation today to help support our efforts. The Washington Post Los Angeles Times The New York Times
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Building A ‘Field of Dreams’ In The Bronx
Read more: Building A ‘Field of Dreams’ In The BronxBUILDING A ‘FIELD OF DREAMS’ IN THE BRONX By Venanzio Ciampa Street Soccer USA Coach & Board Member, President of The Promotion Factory Our underserved communities face a slew of problems, from poverty and crime to homelessness and addiction. But there is hope. The story of Street Soccer USA’s successful effort to build a new soccer field in the Claremont section…
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PARK SSC x STREET SOCCER USA PARTNERSHIP
Read more: PARK SSC x STREET SOCCER USA PARTNERSHIPHow powerful is a ball really? A nationwide partnership between PARK and Street Soccer USA will make sure kids can keep doing what they do best – play. Two like minded brands dedicated to creating meaningful social change through soccer, PARK and Street Soccer USA (SSUSA) are excited to announce their latest partnership. PARK is…
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Tribute to Akeem Loney, From Volunteer Coach Josh
Read more: Tribute to Akeem Loney, From Volunteer Coach JoshLonny was simply put the most skillful soccer player I’ve ever played with. He did things with the ball I didn’t know were possible. He was an artist and a genius. Time and time again, I’d see defenders playing against us just give up and accept that Lonny was going to do what Lonny was…
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Street Soccer USA at 2019 Homeless World Cup
Read more: Street Soccer USA at 2019 Homeless World CupStreet Soccer USA is proud to send 14 hardworking players to represent the United States at the 2019 Homeless World Cup in Cardiff, Wales this week. More than 500 players representing 64 different countries will come together for the 17th edition of this inspiring event. The tournament provides a unique opportunity for people from all…
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In Mexico: Team USA Kickin’ It At The Homeless World Cup.
Read more: In Mexico: Team USA Kickin’ It At The Homeless World Cup.The Homeless World Cup returns to Mexico for a second time since 2012. More than 450 players will represent 42 countries. The following SSUSA players will proudly represent the United States in el Zocalo. See the Schedule / Watch the Live Feed / See the Standing WOMEN’S ROSTER: Madalyn Cirstea (Sacramento): Maddy is an 18 year old…
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National Cup Information
Read more: National Cup InformationUC Davis Health and Sacramento Republic FC Headline Street Soccer USA National Cup UC Davis Health will be the presenting sponsor supporting Street Soccer USA’s Soccer for Social Change Agenda in Sacramento and 14 other US Cities. The Street Soccer USA National Cup, a three day mega event on unique pop up Street Soccer Stadium…
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SSUSA – Around The Country – June 2018
Read more: SSUSA – Around The Country – June 2018Building our Triangles on and Off the Soccer Pitch – San Francisco celebrates our Community with our Adult, Community Club and Company Kick Arounds! At the beginning of July, SSUSA Bay Area’s, Team Change began hosting weekly kick-arounds. By inviting groups of individuals from different companies in San Francisco, the SSUSA Team is able to…
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FIFA Foundation Festival 2018
Read more: FIFA Foundation Festival 2018STREET SOCCER USA PARTICIPANTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FOOTBALL3 TOURNAMENT AT THE FIFA FOUNDATION FESTIVAL 2018 IN MOSCOW FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Moscow, Russia (June 29, 2018) – On Friday, June 29th and Saturday, June 30th six Street Soccer USA program participants from New York, Chicago, and San Francisco will be traveling to Moscow for…
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SSUSA – Around The Country – May 2018
Read more: SSUSA – Around The Country – May 2018SSUSA Celebrates Community Across The Bay Area At Street Soccer USA, WE BELIEVE IN SOCCER. We believe in the power and fun of soccer to bring diverse groups of people together. It’s a simple game at heart; anyone can play. We teach soccer skills, but the skills our players learn are so much more.…
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SSUSA – Program Spotlight!
Read more: SSUSA – Program Spotlight!Street Soccer USA – Portland Gears up for Their First Social Change Cup! As the soccer world gears up for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, Street Soccer USA- Portland is following suit with their 1st ever Social Change Cup to raise funds and awareness for the city’s homeless and refugee populations. Current Portland Timbers defender,…
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SSUSA – Program Spotlight! Around The Country
Read more: SSUSA – Program Spotlight! Around The CountryUnion Rescue Mission Kick-Around Street Soccer USA Los Angeles is working with Union Rescue Mission to deliver a program for homeless families on Skid Row. On March 30, youth ages 5-17 participated in kick-around session, intended to serve as a precursor to weekly programming on site. Street Soccer USA coaches introduced the Blue Card, and…