Former World Cup winner reflects on Street Soccer journey | James’ Story
It’s been twelve years since that day in Paris and for former Team Scotland player James Horsburgh, the feeling of immense pride has never changed. Scotland were World Champions in the summer of 2011 as the Homeless World Cup was played out in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. James was goalkeeper that […]
Team Scotland coaching staff announced for Sacramento
Street Soccer Scotland have an announced an experienced coaching support team to lead Team Scotland in this year’s Homeless World Cup in Sacramento, California. Team Scotland manager for the Homeless World Cup 2023 will be Robbie Wood, who is manager of Street Soccer programmes in Edinburgh. Robbie has been with Street Soccer for over a […]
“The greatest honour” | Gary’s story
Gary found a safe space at Street Soccer sessions during a turbulent time of his life and was later given the chance to captain Team Scotland at a Homeless World Cup. He’s now keen to support the squad travelling to Sacramento by reflecting on his own experience. Selected to represent the national team at the […]
Team Scotland heading to the States for Homeless World Cup 2023
Street Soccer Scotland players will be heading to the United States of America, with Team Scotland now officially part of the Homeless World Cup in Sacramento in July 2023. The Homeless World Cup is an annual international football tournament that aims to end homelessness by inspiring people who are experiencing it to change their lives […]
A life-changing year in Dundee | Kirsty’s story
The Change Centre in Dundee is changing lives of players in the community through football and connection. Kirsty, who was a Team Scotland player at the Street Soccer Nations Cup, believes that finding a sense of purpose through engaging with Street Soccer programmes, has changed her life forever. After playing football competitively for many years, […]
Using football for change | Colleen’s story
Colleen first visited a Street Soccer session five years ago. After experiencing a turbulent lifestyle during her school years, she has turned her life around using football as the foundation for change. “A circle addiction. That’s the best way I can describe it. Everyone l knew was either an addict or a child of one. […]
Nations Cup round-up
Despite a change of original plans, The Street Soccer Nations Cup took place behind closed doors in the heart of Dundee. Street Soccer Scotland’s Change Centre was host to nine participating nations across a powerful, entertaining and memorable weekend. With trophies secured in both men’s and women’s tournament, the two day tournament had over 160 […]
Netherlands become ninth nation in Dundee
Street Soccer are pleased to welcome a men’s team from the Netherlands to the Street Soccer Nations Cup. The players will be selected from the Life Goals Foundation’s programme based in Utrecht. Life Goals Foundation help vulnerable people at the edges of society integrate through sports. The foundation provides special sports programmes for people who […]
Ukraine to be part of Street Soccer Nations Cup
Street Soccer Scotland will be welcoming Team Ukraine to the Street Soccer Nations Cup, with a women’s team now travelling to Dundee as a Street Soccer select. The team, made up mostly from Ukrainians living in Scotland, will be one of the sixteen squads for this weekend’s tournament. The event was created to provide life-changing […]
Street Soccer announce Team Scotland squad for Nations Cup
Street Soccer Scotland are pleased to announce the 16 players that will make up the Team Scotland squad at the Street Soccer Nations Cup. Led by Street Soccer coaches Ross Alexander and Sarah Rhind, who both have previous experience in representing Team Scotland at Homeless World Cup tournaments, the squad are now looking forward to […]
