Street Soccer 658 was founded in 2004 at the Urban Ministry Center in Charlotte, NC as the nation’s first year-round, life-skills based soccer program for individuals experiencing homelessness. In 2017 Project 658 became the new home for Street Soccer and the program was re-branded as Street Soccer 658. It’s the founding program for Street Soccer USA, a network of 16 similar programs across the United States.
The Street Soccer Fest is a unique, outdoor soccer tournament played on a special Sport Court surface. The Street Soccer game is fast-paced, 4 v 4 action fit for all skill levels. The event is family-friendly and a prime opportunity to get involved with the community in an effort to support the international and homeless athletes in our community who are achieving their goals, both on and off the pitch.
Street Soccer Fest takes place on Friday, June 22nd, and Saturday, June 23rd, 2018.
Friday, June 22nd
Project 658 Center
3646 Central Avenue
6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 23rd
Romare Bearden Park
300 S. Church Street
9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Space is almost filled up for teams, but as of right now there’s room for one more. The cost per team (5-8 players) is $250. Register here.
The tournament is free for spectators both days, and it should be a lot of fun, especially on Saturday.
On Saturday, the tournament will take place at Romare Bearden Park and there will be free bounce houses for kids. Also, watch Sir Purr, Hugo the Hornet and friends compete in the Mascot Division at 11 a.m. Olde Mecklenburg Brewery will be on hand Saturday as well.
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