The tournament brings together young people from all five boroughs, and the growing popularity of soccer in the States is fueling participation in the city.
"I love how you communicate with people you never played with before,"And most of the kids she's playing against at the Triborough Bridge Playground Sunday, she would never have the chance to meet if it weren't for the New York Soccer Initiative bringing them together. Queens to Staten Island, the Soccer Initiative allows kids to play together for free, many of them relishing in the opportunity to rep their borough.
Fifty mini-pitches built in all five boroughs over five years cost about $3 million, paid for through a public-private partnership. The money, they would say, is worth it, if it means uniting the next generation of New Yorkers. And these New Yorkers, both boys and girls, from all backgrounds, were pretty good. "Ever since the World Cup went on in October," Navarro said, "everybody just started to love playing soccer.
"Soccer is growing, it’s not going anywhere," said Bailee Eaglin, senior manager of community development at the NYC Football Club. "It’s going to be the biggest sport in 2026 we hope, especially in New York City. So, it's very exciting, it’s an amazing opportunity for us to connect and find way to make real impact through the sport." that I have read and agree
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