Manchester City has moved into our backyard. City recenly announced a partnership with New York City-based Downtown United Soccer Club (DUSC) and Gotham Girls Football Club (GGFC). The goal of the partnership is to expand DUFC’s inner-city outreach program, City Soccer Initiative (CSI). CSI serves over 3,000 inner-city kids with a curriculum focused on critical life skils , fighting childhood obesity, and improving the general quality of life in underserved communities.
It’s good to see that City isn’t just using its wealth to buy every player on the planet. As part of the agreement between the parties, City will be providing ten scholarships every year to join DUSC and GGFC youth programs. City will also share its coaching expertise directly training DUSC and GGFC coaches and players, and will create exchange programs and a series of camps in New York City. The first Manchester City camp will be held the week of July 19 on Randall’s Island and will be led by Alex Gibson, former head coach of City’s youth academy.
Makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside, doesn’t it?
To learn more about Downtown United Soccer Club, visit www.dusc.net.
To learn more about Gotham Girls Football Club, visit www.gothamgirls.org.
