Ball Kickers & SIS Tie for Detroit Impact League Title
In a heartwarming moment, Ball Kickers and Sweaty Iconic Sweeties (SIS) opted to share the first-place $2,000 prize money sponsored by Madeline Miller, founder and CEO of NexTiles, demonstrating the power of collaboration over competition. See ranking and more in the League app.
Detroit, see you next season!
Season Stats: Impact on Detroit
During the season from January 27 through March 30, 2024, the teams trained for 55 hours (including 2 hours on every game day). They dedicated over 380 hours to participating in 51 community events and activities, showcasing their commitment to giving back. This strong community focus resonated with fans, as the teams received 988 votes for their projects supporting the Ruth Ellis Center, Clean Love Project, and Women+Soccer Detroit.
The teams' dedications to the community extended beyond volunteering hours. For instance, SIS's support for the Ruth Ellis Center transformed the drop-in space at the Center: "Our young people love the vibrant colors of the space. This is only the first part of this massive project with more to come. Projects like this require community involvement and we were honored to have them in our space to create such for our young people," said Nazarina V. Mwakasege, Director of Development and Advancement.
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Impact League: A Professionally Run Recreational League That Combines the Excitement of Soccer with the Social Impact of Activism.
From World Cup to Weekly Impact: How 7,200 Players Inspired a League That Rewards Sustainability
Born from the energy of our Global Goals World Cup tournament and inspired by feedback from over 7,200 players across 17 countries, the Impact League is a new sports category that redefines playing with passion for the planet.
It tracks the positive actions teams take towards all 17 UN Global Goals (also knovn as the Sustainable Development Goals).
Our mission is to create a unique sports experience for our players through an innovative play method, empowering game days, connecting them to a global activist network, and creating a unique sports experience that goes beyond the field.
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“We will be using existing entities in the Detroit proper area and the organizations already producing mutual aid efforts to showcase and draw exposure. Sometimes the hardest thing to do is show where help is needed.”