New Jersey Youth Soccer proudly supported All Kids One Field’s Annual Community Night once again this year, which was attended by a very special guest in National Soccer Hall of Famer Tab Ramos. At the event, All Kids One Field Community Night brought together more than 850 participants from Freehold for a free evening of fun soccer and community bonding.
“With the help of so many fantastic organizations and community leaders, Soccer Community Night 2024 was a great success,” said Chris Naspo, Founder & President of All Kids One Field. “If we do soccer the right way, the game gives us much more than we give it. We almost never remember the score of a game, but we always remember the friends who played at our side, no matter who that person is or where they came from.”
Soccer Community Night is All Kids One Field’s premier event. The organization uses this event as a powerful opportunity to bring kids and families from all communities together to create meaningful friendships, celebrate the game and most importantly have fun. They have enjoyed great success since they first began hosting this event nearly six years ago, and many new friendships have been made on the fields during Soccer Community Night.
“It was my honor to support Soccer Night, All Kids One Field and the amazing young players and families in Freehold,” said Tab Ramos of the event. “I am passionate about accessibility to soccer, as well as growing participation, and this event exemplified those values.”
All Kids One Field’s mission and goal is to bridge diverse community groups by promoting participation in community sports, local sporting events, wellness activities and art. As its Founder & President, Chris Naspo leads the foundation each year in making this event possible. With months of organization and preparation and with the support of many volunteers, Soccer Community Night always exceeds expectations.
“Soccer Night and the efforts of All Kids One Field align perfectly with the NJ Youth Soccer vision as we work to unite, grow and inspire a lifelong passion for our sport,” said Evan Dabby, NJYS Executive Director. “The Freehold Borough community is fortunate to have leaders like Chris and the countless volunteers that make this event a highlight of the year.”
In addition to Tab Ramos, Soccer Community Night also featured attendees such as the New York Red Bulls Freestyle Team, Freehold Township Girls Soccer, New Jersey State Police, New Jersey Latino Trooper Society, Freehold Borough Police, Freehold Township Police and the Freehold Fire Department.
“The New Jersey Latino Trooper Society (NJLATS) is deeply committed to fostering community relations and giving back to the citizens of New Jersey,” said Sgt. Kimberly Karpinski. “Many of our members, having grown up playing organized sports like soccer, recognize the value of these activities in teaching essential life skills such as teamwork and physical discipline. By engaging in events like Soccer Community Night, NJLATS members have the chance to show a different side of law enforcement. These events help break down barriers and allow the youth and others to see us as regular people, promoting a trusting and friendly relationship with law enforcement.”
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