Soccer Fans Unite at National Mall for 2026 World Cup Festivities
WHO:
foxsports1340am.com - Lawrence Cann has served as CEO of Street Soccer USA for 17 years.
foxsports1340am.com - Larry Di Rita is the President of Bank of America, Greater Washington, D.C.
foxsports1340am.com - More than 50 Washington, D.C.-area youth participated in a community soccer event.
foxsports1340am.com - Lawrence Cann, CEO and founder of Street Soccer USA, attended the event.
foxsports1340am.com - Notable attendees included Rep. Darin LaHood (R-IL) and Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-SD).
River Journal Online - The Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle hosted the World Cup Watch Party.
River Journal Online - Will Iannuzzi, Club Chief Program Officer, commented on the event.
River Journal Online - Eric Osborne, Senior Director, Sports & esports at Boys & Girls Clubs of America, spoke about the celebration.
River Journal Online - Robert D., a 16-year-old counselor in training at the Boys & Girls Club, participated in the event.
WHAT:
foxsports1340am.com - Street Soccer USA began as a single program and has since grown to more than 20 programs across the United States.
foxsports1340am.com - The Soccer at Schools experience aims to bring soccer-focused programming to schools nationwide by 2023.
River Journal Online - The Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle awarded 300 soccer balls and 100 pairs of slippers during the event.
foxsports1340am.com - A community soccer event was held at the National Mall to commemorate the final stretch of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
foxsports1340am.com - The event featured opportunities to play soccer, create personalized fan bands, and explore soccer programming.
foxsports1340am.com - Street Soccer USA aims to fight poverty and strengthen communities through soccer.
River Journal Online - The Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle welcomed more than 300 youth and families for a World Cup Watch Party.
River Journal Online - The Watch Party included soccer clinics, freestyle soccer play, games, art activities, esports, and the championship match.
River Journal Online - Boys & Girls Clubs of America donated foosball tables and FC 26 esports gaming equipment to the Club.
WHERE:
foxsports1340am.com - The community soccer event took place at the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
River Journal Online - The World Cup Watch Party was hosted at the Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle.
WHEN:
foxsports1340am.com - The community soccer event occurred on Tuesday, July 14.
foxsports1340am.com - The Soccer at Schools experience aims to be implemented by 2023.
WHY:
River Journal Online - The Watch Party demonstrated the powerful lessons of teamwork, resilience, and leadership through healthy competition.
foxsports1340am.com - The event aimed to lift up communities and provide affordable, accessible places to play soccer.
River Journal Online - The Watch Party aimed to celebrate cultural pride, strengthen community connections, and inspire healthy lifestyles.
HOW:
River Journal Online - The event included free soccer balls and slippers donated, as well as make-your-own tacos from a food truck.
foxsports1340am.com - The event was sponsored by Visa and Bank of America.
River Journal Online - The Watch Party was hosted in partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the New York Life Foundation.
(UPDATED July 30, 2026 01:30 UTC)
Lawrence Cann has been the CEO of Street Soccer USA for 17 years, overseeing its impressive growth from a single program to more than 20 programs across the country. Recently, the Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle hosted an event where they awarded 300 soccer balls and 100 pairs of slippers, highlighting the importance of teamwork, resilience, and leadership through healthy competition. Attendees enjoyed free soccer gear and delicious make-your-own tacos from a food truck, making for a fun and engaging experience.
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(UPDATED July 29, 2026 19:30 UTC)
A vibrant community soccer event took place at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., bringing together over 50 local youth to celebrate the final stretch of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Notable attendees included Lawrence Cann, CEO of Street Soccer USA, along with Rep. Darin LaHood and Sen. Kevin Cramer, while the Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle hosted a lively World Cup Watch Party for more than 300 youth and families, featuring soccer clinics, games, and art activities. The event, sponsored by Visa and Bank of America, aimed to uplift communities by providing accessible opportunities to play soccer and celebrate cultural pride.