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Boston Breakers Partner with America Scores Boston

March 8, 2016 - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
Boston Breakers News Release


WATERTOWN, Mass. - The Boston Breakers announced today a partnership with America SCORES Boston establishing it as their "Official Education Partner".

The Breakers and SCORES will collaborate to promote the sport of soccer at all levels, and to provide enhanced soccer and education opportunities for the city's at-risk youth.

"America SCORES is a pioneering non-profit that leverages the sport of soccer for social change," said Boston Breakers general manager Lee Billiard. Its team-based approach engages youth through soccer and translates that engagement into academic achievement and development of the whole child. This partnership will allow the Breakers to give back to the community and to provide SCORES' students with unique program experiences."

"We are proud to partner with the Boston Breakers and appreciate their commitment to improving the lives of youth in Boston," said John Maconga, Executive Director, America SCORES Boston. "SCORES is committed to providing equal opportunity to its aspiring female athletes. The Breakers players are a true inspiration for the young women in our program, as professional athletes and outstanding citizens."

America SCORES Boston offers youth in Boston Public Schools a blend of soccer, academic support and enrichment programs that develop the whole child - as an athlete; a student; and a caring, confident, and engaged member of the community. It provides a safe, positive, nurturing environment that gives every child the opportunity to reach their potential, regardless of their circumstance. America SCORES Boston serves over 1,400 youth each year in almost 40 schools and community partner sites across Boston. Founded in 1999, America SCORES Boston is an independent, federally recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit and an affiliate of America SCORES, founded in 1994. For more information, please visit www.americascoresboston.org.

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