Soccer for Social Good

Portland Timbers make dream come true for 8-year old fan and cancer victim

Portland Timbers make dream come true for 8-year old fan and cancer victim

Major League Soccer saw one of their clubs make a dream come true for a young fan this week. Eight year old Portland Timbers fan Atticus Lane-Duprey has always wanted to play against his favorite team, and he finally got his chance this week. Lane-Duprey is a cancer victim and despite his stricken state, he [...]

SWOLing For Good: The Homeless World Cup

SWOLing For Good: The Homeless World Cup

We call it the world’s game. We call it the beautiful game. We wear our teams’ and countries’ colors with exuberant pride. We roar loudly at every goal and exhale with relief at every clean sheet. Soccer is a game built on deft skills and artfully executed teamwork; fueled by deep rooted passion and commitment. [...]

SWOLing for Good: Soccer Without Borders

SWOLing for Good: Soccer Without Borders

We call it the world’s game. We call it the beautiful game. We wear our teams’ and countries’ colors with exuberant pride. We roar loudly at every goal and exhale with relief at every clean sheet. Soccer is a game built on deft skills and artfully executed teamwork; fueled by deep rooted passion and commitment. [...]

SWOLing for Good: Highlighting the Work of Kicking Across Carolina

SWOLing for Good: Highlighting the Work of Kicking Across Carolina

We call it the world’s game. We call it the beautiful game. We wear our teams’ and countries’ colors with exuberant pride. We roar loudly at every goal and exhale with relief at every clean sheet. Soccer is a game built on deft skills and artfully executed teamwork; fueled by deep rooted passion and commitment. But, [...]

Liverpool’s Martin Skrtel to help tattoo dedicated fans to raise money for the 96 families of the Hillsborough Tragedy

Liverpool’s Martin Skrtel to help tattoo dedicated fans to raise money for the 96 families of the Hillsborough Tragedy

  The Liverpool Echo stated that ninety-six fans have pledged to receive tattoos on December 16, 2012. The fans are joining together on this day to raise money for the families of the Hillsborough Tragedy. Tattooist Will Holmes of Royal Ink in Anfield organized the fundraiser and posted his idea on Facebook.  And dozens of [...]