tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26808038Tue, 30 Mar 2010 14:58:58 +0000Street Soccer USA is under the umbrella of HELP USA, one of the nations leading homeless services providers. This blog posts about street soccer in the US, the Street Soccer USA Cup,the Homeless World Cup, and issue of homelessness.http://streetsoccerusa.org/blog/noreply@blogger.com (Lawrence)Blogger403125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26808038.post-6742709900633825244Tue, 30 Mar 2010 14:58:00 +00002010-03-30T10:58:58.772-04:00 This blog is now located at http://blog.streetsoccerusa.org/. You will be automatically redirected in 30 seconds, or you may click here. For feed subscribers, please update your feed subscriptions to http://blog.streetsoccerusa.org/feeds/posts/default. http://streetsoccerusa.org/blog/2010/03/this-blog-has-moved.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lawrence)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26808038.post-2207844367367776061Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:54:00 +00002010-03-29T09:58:22.185-04:00http://streetsoccerusa.org/blog/2010/03/ssusa-on-espn.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lawrence)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26808038.post-5289415307871889549Fri, 26 Mar 2010 02:31:00 +00002010-03-25T22:31:11.018-04:00Op-Ed Columnist - Escaping From Poverty - NYTimes.com This OP ED highlights effective strategies for fighting poverty. We would argue that homelessness, being a degree of poverty, needs the same remedies. Jobs and Education.http://streetsoccerusa.org/blog/2010/03/jobs-and-education.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lawrence)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26808038.post-8002806573954529819Wed, 24 Mar 2010 20:25:00 +00002010-03-24T16:47:06.605-04:00The Ramapo College of NJ recognized the great work everyone is doing at Street Soccer and highlighted last summers Street Soccer USA Cup in its bi-annual alumni magazine. Check is out at the bottom of the link here...http://streetsoccerusa.org/blog/2010/03/ramapo-college-of-nj-recognized-great.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Will)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26808038.post-8290104380058724837Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:59:00 +00002010-03-19T12:01:06.569-04:00Street soccer 945 does it again! Taking home another win last night brings the season standings to 3-2. I arrived about 15 minutes before they took the field. It was a cool crisp evening and Street Soccer 945 was warming up. I was a little shocked at first as I had never seen so many Street Soccer 945 uniforms donned at once. I counted 14 players in all. Impressive turn out to say the leasthttp://streetsoccerusa.org/blog/2010/03/ss945-charlotte-improves-to-3-2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Brittany)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26808038.post-2746671781837627476Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:08:00 +00002010-03-12T08:24:50.642-05:00Hi everyone, we have an amazing and free opportunity to enjoy ourselves and help Street Soccer USA, 6-9pm at Le Colonial Restaurant on E. 57th Street and Lexington.No Cover Charge, first drink bought by our fan Venanzio Ciampa of the Promotion Factory, and specially prepared food by an amazing chef with a calling. Read below and please come out and enjoy. 40% of the bar will be donated to Street http://streetsoccerusa.org/blog/2010/03/tues-night-in-nyc.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lawrence)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26808038.post-2387242237366281996Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:07:00 +00002010-03-08T18:03:16.908-05:00One of our advisors, Amy Farkas, of Unicef, shared this article. I thought it was great, especially the second half. Lot's of people don't know that Street Soccer USA started as an art program and that our first team was called Art Works Football Club. Indeed the power of relationships forged through shared experience is at the core of what we do. When human beings affirm each other, hope, http://streetsoccerusa.org/blog/2010/03/dance-united.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lawrence)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26808038.post-2717691134943945580Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:16:00 +00002010-03-05T19:38:53.430-05:00I had a meeting today in midtown about the program. As I walked toward the subway a voice called out to me. It was Juan who was part of the SSNYC program and played for SSNYC in this summer's cup. He's now head doorman at the Chanel store. I actually had no idea where that store was believe it or not (even though I knew he worked there), but now I sure do. Here's a photo I snapped of Juan on the http://streetsoccerusa.org/blog/2010/03/man-off-street.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lawrence)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26808038.post-6488247466831676809Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:44:00 +00002010-03-04T10:06:30.855-05:00 <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; http://streetsoccerusa.org/blog/2010/03/ssnyc-looks-for-4th-consecutive-win.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Will)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26808038.post-7508322688040641664Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:52:00 +00002010-03-02T10:52:25.495-05:00On a sunny but chilly Saturday morning in Charlotte, NC, Kevin Gassaway and Troop 162 spearheaded an effort to build walls for the outdoor Street Soccer court at the Urban Ministry Center. Thanks for all your hard work! Below, Kevin shares his experience. Today I spent the morning at the Urban Ministry Center with the Street Soccer 945 team and with several members of my Boy Scout Troop 162. Wehttp://streetsoccerusa.org/blog/2010/03/charlottes-street-soccer-945_02.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Brittany)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26808038.post-5278376437795963081Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:03:00 +00002010-02-28T17:45:29.381-05:00If you like Sport for Development you must visit this link http://streetsoccerusa.org/blog/2010/02/doc-wayne-league.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lawrence)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26808038.post-799177749931137746Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:25:00 +00002010-02-25T10:31:14.425-05:00At the close of the first round Street Soccer USA is positioned in 1st place, about 60 votes ahead of 2nd place in the Social Entrepreneurship Category of Change.org's Ideas to Change America.Vote for us now, and in the general competition, round 2.http://streetsoccerusa.org/blog/2010/02/1st-in-social-entrepreneurship.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lawrence)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26808038.post-1246663418195236938Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:15:00 +00002010-02-22T12:18:28.437-05:00Hilary Moskow is a GWU student interning with Street Soccer USA and chronicling her experience with street soccer in Argentina while studying abroad there. Here's her latest:Sergio told me that I should come on Tuesday morning at 10AM and I could meet the team then. So, on Tuesday morning, I figured I would try to make a “good impression” and show up a little early, so I got there around 9:45. http://streetsoccerusa.org/blog/2010/02/gwu-intern-abroad-chpt-2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lawrence)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26808038.post-853903865068535530Mon, 22 Feb 2010 02:09:00 +00002010-02-21T21:11:49.705-05:00Wow, we will see how this "snow training" technique translates to 90 degree weather and the fast street soccer pitch in DC.Way to go Youthlink team. Can't wait to see you soon. You are an inspiration already!http://streetsoccerusa.org/blog/2010/02/look-out-here-comes-up-top.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lawrence)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26808038.post-5624085646490316902Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:31:00 +00002010-02-20T15:36:58.829-05:00street soccer. cause marketingsportshomelessnessLink to City Snaps Shot blog here, a cool blog with insider info on NYCHere's the snapshot they took from our 11-10 victory Friday night above. That's 2 in a row and 3rd place overall in the league. Go to the blog for the post!http://streetsoccerusa.org/blog/2010/02/city-snap-shots-blog-cover-ssnyc-win.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lawrence)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26808038.post-4234328144200273500Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:59:00 +00002010-02-19T13:14:08.462-05:00Wednesday night Street Soccer 945 in Charlotte, NC started off the season with a bang, defeating the Little Kickers 4-2. Passing effectively, keeping possession and finishing opportunities, the team notched their first victory. Check out this video if you missed the action. Next Wednesday Street Soccer plays at 7pm at Sports Connection off Westinghouse Blvd in Charlotte. Hope to see you there!http://streetsoccerusa.org/blog/2010/02/street-soccer-945-charlotte-wins-season.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Brittany)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26808038.post-2414361740685610437Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:52:00 +00002010-02-17T19:58:07.915-05:00http://streetsoccerusa.org/blog/2010/02/change-org-ing-america.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lawrence)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26808038.post-4343617180258444871Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:56:00 +00002010-02-17T14:21:33.860-05:00Embed “The Safety Net” Promo on your site: http://streetsoccerusa.org/blog/2010/02/safety-net.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lawrence)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26808038.post-4188178801965286126Sun, 14 Feb 2010 16:57:00 +00002010-02-14T12:25:17.817-05:00Link to the radio piece hereTK explains how a naive mistake made him pay for many years. Now he's doing his all to pursue his dreams. Chris and Susan talk about what volunteering means to them. Anthony explains the lack of choices one has when suddenly you lose everything.http://streetsoccerusa.org/blog/2010/02/wbgo-highlights-ssusas-tk-and-anthony.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lawrence)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26808038.post-4896229862246360646Sat, 13 Feb 2010 22:13:00 +00002010-02-13T17:17:35.881-05:00Munster boy's birthdays a chance to give, not just getSee the link above to read about Max's extraordinary charitable 12 years on the planet and his recent recognition.This year, he hopes friends and family alike will open their hearts to Street Soccer USA.Lawson chose the charitable organization after watching "Kicking It," a documentary about the soccer program which helps the homeless move http://streetsoccerusa.org/blog/2010/02/wonder-kid-max-is-ssusa-volunteer-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lawrence)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26808038.post-1090629715745199058Sat, 13 Feb 2010 19:33:00 +00002010-02-13T14:33:48.994-05:002010 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony: What about Vancouver's homeless? / The Christian Science Monitor - CSMonitor.comThe homeless population in Vancouver has doubled since the city won the bid in 2003, as residents were squeezed out of low-income housing during the Olympic real estate boom and gentrification.http://streetsoccerusa.org/blog/2010/02/2010-winter-olympics-what-about.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lawrence)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26808038.post-2200658486399403601Sat, 13 Feb 2010 18:57:00 +00002010-02-13T14:05:26.966-05:00Fairplay winners from 2009, the "Mohawks" in these orange striped Mazamba unis battled to an 8-8 tie on Thursday. 100% of Sacramento players from 2009 have moved off the street, maintained sobriety, and found employment. We are now seeking support together to maintain the program.http://streetsoccerusa.org/blog/2010/02/ss-sacramento-in-action-tie-8-8.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lawrence)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26808038.post-5205339866326408837Sat, 13 Feb 2010 18:48:00 +00002010-02-13T13:48:00.313-05:00http://streetsoccerusa.org/blog/2010/02/ssnyc-wins-9-3-pictured-here-is-tk-who.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lawrence)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26808038.post-4219147831139877262Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:34:00 +00002010-02-11T15:52:15.767-05:00WWW.JUSTLIVESOCCER.COM will be holding its Open and Over 30 Mens Pre-season KICK OFF Soccer Tournaments.25% of the proceeds for the tournament will benefit Street Soccer USA!!!When: Sunday March 7, 2010Where: The Fields *New Sports Complex*, 8 Cornwall Court, East Brunswick, NJ 08816Info: Each team is guaranteed 3- 25 minute games with the top 2 teams from each division going into the http://streetsoccerusa.org/blog/2010/02/just-live-soccer-to-hold-tournament.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Will)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26808038.post-2016490946072560725Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:54:00 +00002010-02-09T10:58:08.027-05:00We had great practice and run this winter with Michael Smith, founder of From Us With Love. FUWL supports the SA street football program and . . . they produced a new film.Check out streetball!http://streetsoccerusa.org/blog/2010/02/our-friends-in-cape-town.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lawrence)0