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STREET SOCCER USA: SOCCER WITH PURPOSE

Street Soccer USA is the premier social enterprise in the United States using sports to make measurable social change. Street Soccer USA uses the power of soccer to help homeless and at-risk youth, men and women dramatically transform their lives. The Street Soccer USA National Cup is our signature event and the 2013 edition marked the second consecutive year the Championship took place in New York City. Over the course of 3 days, 680 players from 16 cities competed, with more than 75,000 spectators attending the championship matches in Times Square on Broadway between 46th and 47th Streets in the heart of New York City. CONTENTS 1. National Open Cup: Street Soccer 4v4 National Championship 2. Social Change Cup: Street Soccer USA Social Program Championship 3. Lady Salamander Cup: Street Soccer USA Womens Program Championship 4. International Friendly 5. Youth Hour in Times Square 6. Media

Presenting Sponsors

NATIONAL OPEN CUP FINALS

SOCCER ICON PEL PRESENTS TROPHY TO NATIONAL OPEN CUP WINNERS

Teams from across the country and abroad registered to play in local qualifiers and regional events in the lead-up to the National Open Cup. The National Cup weekend featured group play at Pier 54 and was followed by elimination rounds in Times Square. The GFI Group won it all in a penalty shootout and were presented the National Champions Trophy by icon Pel at the New York Cosmos Gala following the Cup. All registration fees and proceeds from the National Open Cup support Street Soccer USAs social program transferring job and life skills to at-risk and homeless youth and young adults.

Official Sponsors

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Supporting Sponsors

PEL PRESENTS TROPHY TO NICK BROWN, MANAGING DIRECTOR OF WINNING TEAM GFI

SOCIAL CHANGE CHAMPION

MINNEAPOLIS
Participants in our social change program based in 16 cities serving homeless and at-risk youth train year around to earn a spot representing their city at the National Cup. The top achievers on and off the field are selected to represent the mens and womens USA National Team at international events including the Homeless World Cup and Street Child World Cup. Minneapolis won the Cup for the 2nd year in a row by beating Sacramento 6-3.

LADY SALAMANDERS CHAMPION

MINNEAPOLIS
The Lady Salamanders are a Street Soccer USA program division made entirely for women. It is funded by the Sheila Johnson Foundation and named the Salamanders by Ms. Johnson because of their ability to survive through fire and water. The Salamander embodies resilience, a trait the women of Street Soccer USA also embody. The Minneapolis women defeated Sacramento to win the title for the 2nd year in a row.

Made Possible By Sponsor:

Sheila Johnson Foundation

SACRAMENTO LOOKS TO SCORE IN FINALS

LADY SALAMANDERS OF MINNEAPOLIS

MINNEAPOLIS MEN

INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY
CHILE (3) VS. UNITED STATES (8)
From Accion Total, Street Futbol Chile, sponsored by the first lady of Chile, Cecilia Morel, came to Times Square and played a goodwill match versus Street Soccer USA. After the match, Team Chile presented Street Soccer USA with a mural in gratitude for hosting. Mural Credit: Tayo Sochting

Made Possible By:

Cecilia Morel, First Lady of Chile

FINAL: CHILE 3, USA 8

MURAL PRESENTED BY TAYO SOCHTING & TEAM CHILE

YOUTH HOUR IN TIMES SQUARE

Youth from HELP USAs Housing Development and Family Shelter in East New York, Brooklyn played in Times Square led by their Street Soccer USA coaches and Department of Homeless Services Commissioner Michele Ovesey.

This is Street Soccer USAs most recent programming development, expanding the target age group from 16 and older to include youth aged 5-15.

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YOUTH PROGRAM FROM HELP USA

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-Time Magazine

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