A Discussion On The Rise of U.S. Soccer

6001 Dodge Street,Omaha NE 68182

05 May, 2022

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Soccer remains one of the most popular sports in the world and in the United States, where there are an estimated 25 million players nationw Soccer remains one of the most popular sports in the world and in the United States, where there are an estimated 25 million players nationwide. As the co-chair of the Congressional Soccer Caucus, Congressman Don Bacon has seen how the sport of soccer not only celebrates the values of teamwork and camaraderie but can also bridges cultural differences and fosters physical health. Please join Congressman Don Bacon’s Office, along with representatives from the U.S. Soccer Foundation, and the new USL Omaha Professional and 2021 USL One National Champions, Union Omaha for a conversation designed to foster cooperation; and explore resources that broaden access to the sport of soccer. We hope you will be able to participate and look forward to hearing your thoughts and questions.  This event is free but due to space limitations an RSVP is required. When: Thursday, May 5, 2022, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Where: University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center – Room 128 Marian Ivers Board Room 6001 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE 68182 Parking available free of charge in Parking Lot E. Mention to attendant you are attending this event. Please RSVP here or by contacting Luis Guzman via email at [email protected] as space is limited. Questions: 402-938-0300 Please RSVP by COB, Wednesday, May 4th — Late RSVP’s will not be accepted.  *The Congressional Soccer Caucus is an organization that includes members of Congress and their staff to promote, educate, and raise awareness on issues, both domestic and international, pertaining to the sport. The Caucus works predominantly with the US Soccer Foundation, a non-profit organization that works to bring soccer to children across the country. Congressman Bacon currently serves as co-chair of the Caucus