Player Development and Education at Heart of Mission
MEDIA ALERT
WHAT: Leadership from the National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) — Executive Vice President Josh Prutch — is in Morocco this week with one of its league teams, AC Syracuse Pulse and that club’s owner, Samir Belhseine, on a humanitarian mission that builds bridges with America — including the opening of the AC Syracuse Pulse Youth Academy in Morocco, which blend athletics with education. AC Syracuse recently entered into a mutual partnership with Regional Football League — Laayoune Sakia El Hamra in Morocco to strengthen and activate the capabilities of all age groups.
WHY: AC Syracuse and Laayoune Sakia El Hamra agreed to promote and develop football in both regions and achieve a brighter vision for football in Morocco. AC Syracuse Pulse will be providing more than 100 complete soccer uniforms, plus 100 professional soccer balls, hats and gear, and hundreds of books, for the youth of the new academy in Laayoune.
In addition, two doctors and a chief clinical officer with Operation Walk New York will begin efforts to assist those suffering from knee ailments by providing 25 walkers and injecting 100 select patients with cortisone shots. The medical team will also conduct an assessment for returning in fall 2022 with 35 medical professionals to perform 100 orthopedic surgical procedures.
The AC Syracuse travel party also will explore opportunities for American business investments.
WHEN:
Wednesday, Nov. 17
gear to youth and coaches
Thursday, Nov.18
Friday, Nov. 19
Saturday, Nov. 20
About AC Syracuse Pulse
AC Syracuse is a community based professional soccer club in Syracuse, N.Y. The team will lace up the boots in their inaugural season to compete in the National Independent Soccer Association in 2022. Our mission is to provide the ultimate fan experience at an affordable cost, promoting and enhancing the game of soccer for the fans. AC Syracuse will be the team that soccer fans look to for excitement, engagement and community—and the team that every player wants to play for. We will reflect diversity and inclusiveness and will strive to set the standard of excellence for professional soccer organizations. For more information, please visit ACSyracuse.com or contacts us at info@acsyracuse.com. Join our social media communities @ACSyracuse on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.