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Homeless kids, young adults find opportunity through soccer
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Jul 6, 2016
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Homeless kids, young adults find opportunity through soccer
A group called Street Soccer USA gets homeless kids and young adults off the streets and onto the field. This year's championship will be held in San Francisco.
Prosecutors said that for nearly 17 years, Renoir Vincent Valenti — who used several aliases — molested a girl and 14 boys, including six soccer players he coached.
Prosecutors said that for nearly 17 years, Renoir Vincent Valenti — who used several aliases — molested a girl and 14 boys, including six soccer players he coached.
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A group called Street Soccer USA gets homeless kids and young adults off the streets and onto the field. This year's championship will be held in San Francisco.

Soccer is great for working out those calves, making friends and getting some fresh air. As it turns out, it can also help people who are struggling with homelessness.

A group called Street Soccer USA gets homeless kids and young adults off the streets and onto the field. Street Soccer USA will host this year's championship in San Francisco.

Rob Cann is a co-founder of Street Soccer USA. He joined Take Two to tell more about the competition, and how soccer can lead to better things for the homeless.

To listen to the full interview, click on the blue audio player above.