NYCFC Soccer Week Kicks Off In Bronx

To celebrate the opening of the next 10 New York City Soccer Initiative mini-soccer pitches, New York City FC (NYCFC) along with their partners (the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City, the First Lady of New York City Chirlane McCray, the U.S. Soccer Foundation, adidas and Etihad Airways) hosted an unprecedented ‘Soccer Day’ throughout the five boroughs of New York City on Monday.

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An official ribbon cutting ceremony was held at a pitch site in the Bronx shared by four local schools: Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science/P.S. X010/I.S. 584/University Prep Charter High School. 

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In addition to remarks from Club executives and partners, players and local students read submissions from a City-wide youth poetry contest which was followed by small-sided games for local youth. ‘

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Following the opening ribbon cutting ceremony that took place earlier today in the Bronx to celebrate the unveiling of the next 10 New York City Soccer Initiative mini-soccer pitches  New York City FC players were in each of the five boroughs to launch the remaining pitches.

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