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Just Ballers Celebrate in Queens

This day was one for the ages!

To celebrate the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, we teamed up with adidas to host a day of play and creativity in the heart of Queens.

More than 100 girls from the Just Ball League joined us at Upper 90. Upon arriving, all the girls received new player kits–including new boots and a soccer ball.

Soccer Freestyler Kaelen Hernandez performed a thrilling routine, and then led girls through their own freestyle session. Participants also had the opportunity to hone their footwork skills and scrimmage on the pitches.

Each girl also had the opportunity to design their own show with the adidas Community and S.E.E.D. team.

The result: lasting connections were made through the beautiful game.

Check out a recap video below:
Photo Gallery
  • Three girls pose in front of a soccer backdrop at the NYC soccer clinic
  • A group of girls plays on a pitch in Queens New York
  • More than 100 girls pose for a group photo in front of a goal and sign with the adidas and U.S. Soccer Foundation logos on a soccer pitch
  • Two girls high five after scoring a goal on a soccer pitch
  • Two girls high five after scoring a goal on a soccer pitch
  • A group of girls learn soccer tricks with a soccer freestyler
  • A girl holds up her shoe design and smiles
  • Two girls laugh while designing a shoe at creative workshop
  • A group of girls in different color pinnies practice soccer footwork on a pitch