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The Homeless World Cup organization was co-founded by Mel Young and Harald Schmied in 2001 to advocate for a global solution to homelessness. The first annual football tournament for homeless people took place in 2003 in Graz , Austria.
SSUSA is the official partner of the annual Homeless World Cup, founded by Mel Young, and is responsible for organizing the United States' participation in the cup. [citation needed] SSUSA has brought a team of homeless soccer players to the Homeless World Cup since 2005.
The next Homeless World Cup is scheduled for September 21-28 in Seoul, South Korea, featuring teams from 49 member countries. Write to Olivia B. Waxman at olivia.waxman@time.com . Show comments
Wrightsman qualified for the Homeless World Cup in Brazil. ... “This gives you a natural way to connect to the largest community in the world, which is the soccer community.” Mel Young, who co ...
Harald Schmied (13 May 1968 - 14 October 2018 [1] [2]) was the Head of Communication & Fundraising of the Caritas Steiermark and was the founder - together with Mel Young - of the Homeless World Cup. He was married, had two sons and lived in Graz, Austria.
400 formerly homeless players from 30+ countries are competing in this week’s street soccer tournament, a celebration of hope and resilience. ‘Forget your issues and become an athlete ...
The Homeless World Cup is based on a true story. Lisa Wrightsman explains how street soccer changed her life and the reality behind the movie, including what it gets right.
The 2018 Homeless World Cup was the 16th edition of the Homeless World Cup which took place in Zocalo, Mexico City from November 13–18. [1] [2] More than 500 players representing 47 countries participated at the event. [1] This was the second time Mexico hosted the tournament after the 2012 edition. [1]