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Soccer Stars To Score Big for Boston Youth at Annual America SCORES Boston Celebration Gala Event
National and world soccer stars to help raise funds to support soccer and academic programming for Boston's at-risk youth
The fourth annual America SCORES Boston Celebration gala to raise funds for the non-profit’s soccer, academic support and enrichment programming for the Boston’s at-risk youth.
The evening’s festivities will include appearances by leading soccer stars and youth enrolled in America SCORES Boston programming, who will have the opportunity to take to an indoor soccer pitch for skills & drills demonstrations. SCORES scholar athlete students will also demonstrate their impressive writing and performance skills with poetry recitals.
Guests will also enjoy the opportunity to take part in epic foosball competitions, bid on amazing live auction prizes and taste specialties from local restaurants including Estragon, Morton’s, Teranga, Orinoco and more, as well as craft beer from Boston’s own Samuel Adams.
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In addition to Boston youth enrolled in America SCORES Boston programming, there will be appearances by:
· New England Revolution New England Revolution players José Goncalves, AJ Soares, Chris Tierney
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· New England Revolution Head Coach Jay Heaps
· New England Revolution President Brian Bilello
· Olympic and World Cup champion US Women’s National Team goalkeeper Briana Scurry
· Boston Breakers & US Women’s National Team player Kristie Mewis
· America SCORES Boston President John Maconga
About America SCORES Boston
America SCORES Boston offers youth in Boston Public Schools an innovative blend of soccer, academic support and enrichment programs that foster the development of the whole child – as an athlete; a student; and a caring, confident, and engaged member of the community. SCORES serves over 1,000 youth each year and is one of the largest and fastest growing school-based after-school programs in Boston. Founded in 1999, America SCORES Boston is an independent, federally recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit and an affiliate of America SCORES, founded in 1994. For more information, please visit www.americascoresboston.org.
