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(Your Organization) to Celebrate

Youth Soccer Month vs. (Opponent)

(Month Day, Year at Location)

CITY, State (Month Date, Year) – Come celebrate Youth Soccer Month with Indiana Soccer, Indy Eleven and (Name of team/club/league) this September. The (team) will face off against (opponent) on (Month Day, Year) at (Location). The game will begin at (time) and tickets are available at or 800.XXX.XXXX.

Youth Soccer Month is dedicated to increasing awareness of the benefits of playing Youth Soccer in America.  (Your organization) is proud to support this effort and further the goals of Youth Soccer Month:

1. Emphasize soccer as the No. 1 youth participation sport in America and a leading contributor to the healthy lifestyle of millions of American families.

2. Bringing kids and families of all ages and all abilities together for fun, friendship and fitness.

3. Highlighting the various programs available to children interested in participating in soccer, including inner city, special needs, recreational and elite soccer programs.

A series of fun-filled messages will be communicated throughout Youth Soccer Month to illustrate the essence of youth soccer. Each week during Youth Soccer Month a different message will be the focus of “Celebrating Soccer in America.” The four messages of Youth Soccer month are:

- Fitness: The health and fitness (physical, psychological and social) benefits of playing soccer.

- Fun: Whether recreational or competitive in nature, involvement in soccer is easy, affordable and rewarding.

- Family: Playing soccer ties families together as schedules, vacations and family time are coordinated.

- Friendship: The relationships generated through playing soccer extend beyond the field.

(Organization) has joined forces with Indiana Soccer and Indy Eleven in supporting Youth Soccer Month. Spreading the benefits and impact soccer has had on millions of Americans is very important to both organizations. Please take a minute to spend time with your family and friends this September to experience and support this great sport that has impacted so many lives.

Interest in the sport of soccer is at an all time high in the United States, more than 19 million children ages 5-19, are participating in soccer regularly. In fact, more children are participating in organized soccer than peewee football, youth basketball or Little League baseball.

Recognizing the impact and importance the sport of soccer plays in the day-to-day lives of America’s families, and US Youth Soccer, is vital to the future of the sport. The nation’s largest youth sport organization is leading Youth Soccer Month, Celebrating Soccer in America this September.

For more information on Youth Soccer Month visit

What: X vs. Y Soccer Match Celebrating Youth Soccer Month

Where: XYS Fields in City, State Zip

When: Time

For more information: John Doe (123-456-7890) or jdoe@

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About Youth Soccer Month – The national celebration of Soccer in America.  More than 19 million children ages 5 – 19 regularly participate in soccer in the United States, more than peewee football, youth basketball or Little League baseball.  Recognizing the impact and importance the sport of soccer plays in the day-to-day lives of America’s families, US Youth Soccer is spearheading Youth Soccer Month – Celebrating Soccer in America.

About Indiana Soccer – Indiana Soccer is a member of the United States Soccer Federation  (USSF), United States Youth Soccer (USYS) and Unites States Adult Soccer Association  (USASA). Indiana Soccer is a not-for-profit Indiana corporation, allowing tax deductible donations and contributions to the fullest extent of the law. Indiana Soccer has a current membership base of over 56,000 youth players, 3,000 adult players, 8,000 active coaches, 3,800 referees and thousands of volunteers through its network of over 130 local member clubs across the state of Indiana. Indiana Soccer is committed to cultivate a better community by serving and educating its members. Through the partnership with other organizations Indiana Soccer creates opportunities for the development, promotion and administration of soccer in the state of Indiana.

About Indy Eleven - Born Indy Pro Soccer after launching as the 12th member of the North American Soccer League (NASL) on January 16, 2013, Indy Eleven established its permanent identity 99 days later on the 152nd anniversary of the establishment of the 11th Indiana Regiment Infantry during the Civil War on April 25, 1861. The NASL is the officially-sanctioned Second Division of professional soccer established in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico, with member teams including: Atlanta Silverbacks, Carolina Railhawks, FC Edmonton, Fort Lauderdale Strikers, New York Cosmos (Fall 2013), Minnesota Stars FC, Puerto Rico Islanders, San Antonio Scorpions FC and the 2012 Soccer Bowl Champion Tampa Bay Rowdies. Indy Eleven, Ottawa Fury FC and Virginia Calvary FC will begin play in spring 2014. For more information on Indiana's new professional soccer club, please visit and follow the team via its social media channels on Facebook, Twitter, Reddit and Instagram

Media Request: When referring to Indiana Soccer Association, member of the largest youth sports organization in the United States; please refer to the association only as Indiana Soccer, and never as IYSA or Indiana Youth Soccer. We appreciate your cooperation.

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