Posts by Karen Football Association
Serve to play: Local organizations create new model for youth to play futsal, volunteer together
Many families are now thinking about getting their kids involved in sports again. You usually play for them to play, but some organizations created a new model, ‘serving to play, where volunteering is front and center.’ ‘You will play, serve, and have a meal,’ said Mario Wimberly, chief visionary officer of TC Sol Futsal. Young people…
Read MoreSoutheast Asia Globe: Karen national football team playing for victory away from home
In the US state of Minnesota, the newly established Karen Football Association is aiming to provide a platform to promote the struggles of the ethnic group back in Myanmar.
Read MoreFootball Paradise: CONIFA, Gender Equity, and the National Team Giving Karen Athletes a Chance
A new football team is taking root in the all-too-often frozen soil of Minnesota.
Read MoreKaren Organization of Minnesota: Karen Football Association Finds Success at Nationals and at Home
Things really gained momentum when both the boys’ and girls’ U19 teams punched their tickets to the 2020 Youth Futsal National Championships in Kansas City.
Read MorePioneer Press: Karen futsal teams from St. Paul have reached national heights
The Karen community in St. Paul is competing on a grand stage this weekend
Read MoreFox 9: Minnesota soccer teams represent Karen community on national stage
For one group of high school students, playing futsal – a faster indoor version of soccer – is a way to get their kicks.
Read MoreKare 11: Karen Football Association gives athletes an equal playing field
A Minnesota-based nonprofit is working with young refugees, giving them opportunities to play organized soccer.
Read MoreHtee Moo Chaw Ep 11 and 12
In this episode of the I Play for You Podcast series we speak with Htee Moo Chaw about her journey to the US.
Read MoreChi Chi Ep 9 and 10
In this episode of the I Play for You podcast we speak with Chi Chi about his aspirations of being a role model.
Read MoreLay Lay Zan Ep 7 and 8
In this episode of the I Play for You podcast we speak with Lay Lay about the importance of keeping her culture.
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