In 2021, Black Star, a program dedicated to Black soccer culture, was launched in Detroit and Los Angeles.
Black Star’s commitment is to celebrating the diversity of Black soccer culture, increasing access to the sport and providing coaching and player development pathways both on and off the field.
A year later, the program has successfully expanded the sport’s reach with many players, coaches and families while also providing free soccer programming.
Now the program receives a boost through a partnership with For Soccer Ventures (FSV).
Today FSV, an independent media and experiences company focused on the growth and long-term development of American soccer, announced the calendar of events for Black Star.
Starting this month, Black Star will host on-field soccer programming and pop-up events alongside local Black-owned businesses in Washington, D.C., Detroit, Los Angeles, and Houston.
This year’s soccer programs will include youth clinics, U.S. Soccer Coaching Clinics and Talent ID Workshops, an HBCU Soccer ID Camp, and elite showcase ID programs in which players will have the opportunity to be evaluated for collegiate and professional soccer opportunities.
Black Star’s first event in Washington, D.C. on July 23-24, 2022. It will include a Girls Elite Showcase, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Title IX. The D.C. partner organizations include U.S. Soccer, D.C. United, the Washington Spirit, DC SCORES, D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation, and D.C. Cup. In addition, Black Star will focus on supporting Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), teaming up with HBCU Soccer ID Camps in Houston to provide college soccer recruiting opportunities for players.
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