[wanabidii] Press Releases: Youth Soccer Coaches from Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, and Yemen Visit United States Ahead of the World Cup

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: Youth Soccer Coaches from Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, and Yemen Visit United States Ahead of the World Cup 06/02/2014 04:48 PM EDT Youth Soccer Coaches from Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, and Yemen Visit United States Ahead of the World Cup Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC June 2, 2014 As the world’s attention shifts to the soccer pitch with the June 12 kickoff of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, the State Department will welcome to the United States 16 youth soccer coaches from around the Middle East on a multi-nation Sports Visitors program. The men and women soccer coaches from Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, and Yemen will travel to Washington, D.C., June 1-15 for workshops with American coaches, clinics with young athletes, and meetings with U.S. sports professionals. The program will strengthen regional leadership and cooperation, promote dialogue between U.S. and Middle Eastern youth, and allow for discussions on empowering youth through sports. The participants will connect with organizations that include the Virginia Youth Soccer Association, the Washington Spirit of the National Women's Soccer League, DC United of Major League Soccer, and the team’s charitable arm, United for DC. They will discuss such issues as promoting leadership, conflict resolution, strengthening democratic governance, and enhancing regional peace and security through sports coaching and administration. To learn more about State Department sports diplomacy within the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, follow the program on Twitter at @SportsDiplomacy. For press inquiries, contact eca-press@state.gov. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:   External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

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