For years, soccer in the USA has been a predominantly middle/upper class suburban sport played by children. Up until the turn of the century, soccer was played by hundreds of thousands of children nationwide, but had yet to be considered a mainstream adult sport. Children involved with the
By Andrew Clark
By all accounts, 2016 was a breakout year for Soccer in the Streets.
From our young leaders representing our work on a world stage in Lyon, France; to inaugurating the world’s first mini soccer field in a transit station. It was a quantum leap from the humble beginnings of those
By david
Thanks to Atlanta United, Atlanta Public schools and other supporters we bring you the story of the world's first soccer pitch built at a train station and the social impact it's having on the kids and communities who live nearby.
By Andrew Clark
STATE OF THE ORGANIZATION ADDRESS
Beginning this New Year, we wanted to reach out to all of you: we are only able to expand our services and grow as an organization thanks to your support! Before giving you an insight into our way ahead, let’s
By Andrew Clark
Just before the holiday season, our Life Works program rewarded a group of youngsters who have truly shined as leaders throughout the year, receiving a gift for their efforts.
36 children were presented with cleats at the Station Soccer pitch at MARTA Five-Points. They gasped, their eyes widened, and the
By david
Our BTSG VIII took place last Sunday, October 30th. It was the first event held at the 'Station Soccer - Five Points'. Photos: Dave Williamson
By david
La inauguración tomó lugar durante el lanzamiento oficial de la Fundación Atlanta United
By Andrew Clark
ATLANTA (Oct. 27, 2016) - Soccer in the Streets, Atlanta United and MARTA today unveiled ‘Station Soccer – Five Points’, a project to help develop grassroots soccer and provide life skills programs to Atlanta's underserved urban communities. The project represents the first soccer
By Andrew Clark
ATLANTA (Oct. 27, 2016) - Soccer in the Streets, Atlanta United and MARTA today unveiled ‘Station Soccer – Five Points’, a project to help develop grassroots soccer and provide life skills programs to Atlanta's underserved urban communities. The project represents the first soccer
By Andrew Clark
ATLANTA (Oct. 27, 2016) - Soccer in the Streets, Atlanta United and MARTA today unveiled ‘Station Soccer – Five Points’, a project to help develop grassroots soccer and provide life skills programs to Atlanta's underserved urban communities. The project represents the first soccer
By Andrew Clark
