Friday Inspiration: Top of the World, Minneapolis!
Scenes from last weekend’s Homeless USA Cup in Washington, DC:
Ted Leonsis holding the special edition, KC Soccer/Red Rubber Ball (aka the Sport for Social Change ball)!
From Street Soccer USA:
Here are the final standings. Call them the Street Soccer USA National Rankings:1. Minneapolis, Minnesota (Youthlink MN)
2. Los Angeles, CA (Jovenes)
3. Charlotte, NC (Community Works 945 of the Urban Ministry Center)
4. Ann Arbor, MI, (Port)
5. Atlanta, GA (Homeless Task Force)
6. San Francisco (Spitfire Soccer Acadamy)
7. Washington, DC (Street Sense, National Coaliton for the Homeless)
8. Richmond, Virginia
9. New York, (HELP USA)
10. Austin, TX (Lifeworks, The Arch)
11. St. Louis, MO (Peter and Paul’s)
Congratulations, Minneapolis! And good luck, Team USA. 8 players are selected to represent the United States at the Homeless World Cup each year. These players are chosen not only for their soccer abilities and success off the field but for their capacity to fullfil their role of goodwill ambassadors and to serve as advocates for people who are homeless.
Team USA
And on this Independence Day…
Be Safe and PLAY!!
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