'Soccer really got me out of being in the streets and negative environment,' said one of the program's founders.
Along 12th and Cambria streets in North Philadelphia, there are often kids playing soccer, but on one team every touch of the ball is a chance to touch a child's life.Along 12th and Cambria streets in North Philadelphia, there are often kids playing soccer, but on one team every touch of the ball is a chance to touch a child's life.
"It's more about cognitive development, community service, and education," said Washington, who met Landry at St. Joseph's University along with their third friend, James Burks."We used to drive up 12th and Cambria and laugh all the time like 'What if kids were playing soccer right now," said Landry."Soccer really got me out of being in the streets and negative environment," he said.
"In the Fairhill section, zip code 19133," said Washington. "It's one of the most violent sections in the city of Philadelphia, also the lowest household income.""The most any of our families pay is $75 for the year," said Washington.Samiyyah Staten has seen her oldest son grow from a player with no experience to a striker who is on scholarship at Roman Catholic High School.
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