January 21 – The Homeless World Cup, an annual event that has not been played since 2019 due to the pandemic, is set to return in September this year with New York hosting.
It will be the 18th edition of the tournament since launch in 2003 and the first time it has been held in the US.
Mel Young, HWCF President and co-founder, said: “Since 2003 we have proved that using the power of football can change lives and through our annual tournament and our partnerships across the world, we are committed to tackling and ending homelessness.
“Everyone at the Foundation, our global Street Football Partners and our loyal supporters have deeply missed our annual tournament, so we are delighted, excited and encouraged to be in a position to announce that the HWCF and partners in New York are in advanced discussions to host the Homeless World Cup in 2022.”
Organisers said the venue, size, exact dates in September, the duration of the tournament, countries involved and other logistics are currently being finalised.
Lawrence Cann, Founder and CEO, Street Soccer USA “We support the mission and vision of the Homeless World Cup and believe in the players and coaches across the world banding together to improve their lives. Many global sporting events have fallen victim to the Covid-19 Pandemic and the Homeless World Cup has been no different, but if any city is built to demonstrate the leadership and resilience required to host the return of the Homeless World Cup it is New York City.”
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