U.S. Soccer To Hold Community Programs Ahead Of Nashville World Cup Match

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U.S. Soccer will be bringing the One Nation social responsibility platform presented by Allstate, to Nashville ahead of the the U.S. Men’s National Team’s World Cup qualifying match vs. Canada on Sept. 5. The community engagement initiatives are designed to drive positive impact around Nashville in the areas of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

U.S. Soccer will partner with the Tennessee State Soccer Association (TSSA) and White House Soccer Club to run a free Coach for Community event at the W.L. Anderson Soccer Complex in White House, Tennessee on Sept. 4. U.S. Soccer has introduced the Coach for Community program to serve as an introduction to teaching the game, and to improve sporting experiences within communities, particularly underserved areas. Coach for Community participants will learn about creating a positive, fun and player-centered environment using U.S. Soccer’s Play-Practice-Play methodology.

Together with Nashville Soccer Club, U.S. Soccer will also host the One Nation Community Youth Program at Pearl Cohn High School on Sept. 2. Designed to inspire local young adults to go for their goals regardless of their background, the program aims to broaden their career horizons and build their professional skills. The Community Youth Program will include a sports career panel to increase awareness around career opportunities and small-group sessions to enhance life skills, such as goal setting, networking, collaboration, conflict resolution and resilience skills.

U.S. Soccer will recognize National Soccer Hall of Famer Desmond Armstrong as its One Nation Game Ambassador in Nashville. Game Ambassadors are selected for their impact in the areas of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Armstrong made 81 appearances for the USMNT and was one of the first U.S.-born Black players to play in the World Cup. Now, Armstrong serves as director for East Nash Soccer and founded the Heroes Futbol Association travel team in 2004.

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