The Brief
- While international stars competed at the World Cup in Santa Clara, more than 20 local teams gathered in a transformed downtown parking lot for a free street soccer tournament hosted by Dale Futbol.
- Participants and spectators braved afternoon temperatures that climbed into the 90s, taking frequent water breaks during high-energy matches designed to develop player agility in tight spaces.
- The event brought back memories of the 1994 World Cup for local coaches who praised the growth of Bay Area soccer, including Robert Ramos, who is now preparing to take his son to a match at Levi’s Stadium.
SAN JOSE, Calif. – While international soccer stars competed in the World Cup nearby in Santa Clara, local players took a more grassroots approach on Saturday, bringing the sport directly to the pavement of downtown San Jose.
Street soccer comes to Downtown San Jose
More than 20 teams from across the region gathered in a transformed parking lot for a free street soccer tournament organized by Dale Futbol, a South Bay cultural and athletic organization.
Braving the heat:
Participants and spectators braved afternoon temperatures that climbed into the 90s. They took frequent water breaks during the high-energy matches played in tight spaces.…