The Beautiful Game is loved by all of us and we all enjoy spreading football across the globe.
However, there are some in need right now that would truly appreciate soccer equipment in their
area of the world. In addition ...
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Vivek Ramakrishnan doesn't sound like your average high school student when he
speaks.
Maybe it's the detailed manner with which he talks. Or maybe it's what he's talking about.
Ramakrishnan is a 17-year-old senior at Madison West who for the past two-plus years has been
operating Pass It On Soccer, an organization that aims to address the need for proper soccer
equipment in Africa by collecting gently used items in the U.
Edward (Etch) Andrajack is a friend to IMS. I've run several stories here about an organization
he volunteers with called People to People Sports Ambassadors which has allowed Etch and many
others to travel and coach in different counties around the world. Etch has made several trips to
Brazil to work with youth.
Soccer USA in Burnsville will be holding a passback charity drive the weekend of June
24th, 25th, and 26th.
The Passback Program is a cornerstone of the U.S. Soccer Foundation-the major charitable arm of
soccer in the United States. Through the Passback program, new and gently used soccer gear is
collected and then redistributed across the globe to help under-served communities enjoy the most
beautiful game on the planet.
The IMSoccer News staff was well-represented in Kansas City last Tuesday for the Gold Cup Group
C doubleheader featuring matches between Panama-Canada and the USA- Guadeloupe. Superfan Tim
Hayes, photographer Jeremy Olson and myself were all in attendance at the sold-out, brand-new
LIVESTRONG Sporting Park and it was a fantastic couple of days in KC.
With the team getting the morning off of training and traveling to Foxborough later in the day, the
support staff has the rare opportunity to get the gear out in advance. Trainers Ivan Pierra and Jim
Hashimoto, and equipment manager Jesse Bignami (aided by Marcus Hahnemann - yes, that Marcus)
packed up approximately 100 bags and trunks that includes medical supplies, Gatorade coolers,
snacks, massage tables, training and game apparel, players footwear, and an array of soccer
equipment.
The use of this corporate is courtesy of SOCCERSTOP.COM
Another milestone for the blog as I'm pleased to announce the partnership between BoLASEPaKO.com
and SOCCERSTOP.COM.
SOCCERSTOP.COM is a leading retailer in soccer equipment based in United States with several
outlets located in the Rocky Mountain region.
The US Soccer Foundation has awarded a grant to former US National Team player Tony Sanneh's
foundation. This is the first time the Sanneh Foundation has received this important grant from US
Soccer.
The U.S. Soccer Foundation is the Major Charitable Arm of Soccer in the United States.
