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Come attend the Street Soccer USA Cup: a national 4v4 street soccer championship played in DC, which helps rehabilitate the homeless and impoverished through the power of sport. You can also win free prizes and discounts by coming out to support your favorite team.
July 30th, 5pm: Ceremonial Opening Kick with DC Mayor Adrian Fenty and First Match--sign up now for free tickets at www.streetsoccerusa.org and register for giveaways and the post game reception.
Played during the day and under the lights in the 2,500 seat stadium, (located at the corners of 11th and H ST NW, Washington DC) the Street Soccer USA Cup comprises an opening day Parade of States, Celebrity First Kick, live musical entertainment by Khao Cates, exhibition matches, food, and fun for the whole family!
This year 200 players from 19 cities across the country will take part in the tournament. At the culmination of the tournament, the national men's and women's teams will be chosen to represent the United States at the Homeless World Cup in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
During the Street Soccer USA Cup, team representing a variety of agencies (grassroots, city wide, and national homeless service providers) from cities including Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Sacramento, San Francisco, Charlotte, and Washington DC will compete for the championship in fast paced, 4 versus 4 street soccer action.
The Street Soccer USA Cup is a unique "sports for social change" event in the United States featuring homeless youth and adults, male and female, from 19 cities across the country where they participate in local programs. This first class three-day tournament honors efforts of the homeless street soccer players and serves as a catalyst for life changing community, personal, and grassroots development programs among the homeless.
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