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The Interns’ Corner

I am Nicolas Mejia, a student from Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School, and an intern for Soccer in the Streets. Soccer in the Streets is a local Atlanta organization that uses soccer to help teens...

Building a Foundation Through Atlanta Elementary Schools

Picture a Friday afternoon with about sixty 3rd-5th graders playing on four different fields. The Dunbar Bulldogs dance team running through cheers and routines while other students who are not...

MARTA names ‘Station Soccer’ as one of the transit wins of 2016

‘MARTA Guide’, the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority destination planner tool, named ‘Station Soccer – Five Points’ as one of the biggest wins that moved us forward in 2016. The choice came...

Urban Soccer: a segue-way for equal access

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...

Looking back, leaping forward

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...

The World’s First Soccer Pitch At A Station (video)

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...

Thanks for 2016 – It’s Down To You

STATE OF THE ORGANIZATION ADDRESSBeginning 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...

LIFE WORKS KICKS IT IN STYLE

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...