Poet-athlete Nawaf is Ready for the World Cup
As the World Cup approaches, 10-year-old Nawaf channels his love for Ghana, soccer, and poetry into big dreams, finding confidence[...]
Poet-athlete Nawaf is Ready for the World Cup
As the World Cup approaches, 10-year-old Nawaf channels his love for Ghana, soccer, and poetry into big dreams, finding confidence and community at DC SCORES.
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First Steps Forward for DC SCORES in 2025
FOX Sports Returns to Where It Started: How the 1994 World Cup Created the SCORES Network
One Night One Goal Raises More Than Half a Million Dollars for DC SCORES
Becoming SCORES: How A Young Founder and Her Friends Created the Poet-Athlete Movement
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Kayla Nelson Named DC Youth Poet Laureate
Kayla's journey from the slam stage to a citywide platform reflects what’s possible when young people are supported to lead.
First Steps Forward for DC SCORES in 2025
Learn more about DC SCORES’ 2025 highlights!
FOX Sports Returns to Where It Started: How the 1994 World Cup Created the SCORES Network
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup Draw, FOX Sports broadcaster and US soccer legend Alexi Lalas returned to Marie Reed[...]
“I Am Hip Hop”: How Elementary Schooler Carter Sewell Became a Poetry Powerhouse
Fifth-grader Carter Sewell discusses how she fell in love with poetry, her DC SCORES community, and her latest project: a[...]
“Deep In Our Hearts”: Alumni Siblings Reflect on How DC SCORES Transformed Their Lives
Danielle and Danny Johnson, alumni of the DC SCORES program at Fletcher Johnson Education Campus, share how the mentors, friendships,[...]
“Their Voices Matter”: Our Newest Staff Member Reflects on Leveraging Communications to Build Network-Wide Community
Kimberly Cazares, who recently joined SCORES as the Network’s Communications and Brand Manager, discusses the importance of Poet-Athletes, her bilingual[...]
One Night One Goal Raises More Than Half a Million Dollars for DC SCORES
The Audi Field event is DC SCORES biggest annual fundraiser.
The Power of Her Voice: How DC SCORES Inspired Natasha Dupee’s Public Service Career
Dupee joined the program at Anne Beers Elementary School in 1998.
A New School Year Begins with Coach Kickoff
Coach Kickoff is a training and networking event offered to coaches at the beginning of the DC SCORES season.
Becoming SCORES: How A Young Founder and Her Friends Created the Poet-Athlete Movement
SCORES' founder, Julie Kennedy, reflects on the Network's origin story and growth as a grassroots legacy of the 1994 World[...]
DC SCORES Summer Camp Goes Out With A Bang
Poet-athletes celebrated the last day of summer camp with a jam-packed day of learning and fun, thanks to support from[...]
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Washington Spirit Investor Magic Johnson Visits DC SCORES at Ida B. Wells Middle School
Arsenal Women Collaborate With DC SCORES To Inspire Children With Poetry
Katrina Owens Named A DMV Top Power Player in Sports and Fitness
Washington Spirit Celebrate Black Women Players’ Collective and D.C. Soccer Inititiative with DC SCORES
Pepco Promotes Sustainable Futures with DC SCORES
Advisory Council Member Gaby Vincent Announced as Color Commentator in New Washington Spirit Radio Partnership with ESPN 630 AM
D.C. United and The Museum DC Curate Merchandise Collection Benefitting DC SCORES
Katrina Owens Featured in Washington Spirit’s Women’s History Month District Diaries
Poet-Athlete Asher Young Featured on Global Youth Matters Podcast
Alumna Zarea Boyde Spotlighted on Global Youth Matters Podcast
Board Member and D.C. United Captain Steven Birnbaum Recognized for DC SCORES Work in “Celebrating Impact” Series With Audi, MLS
DC SCORES Celebrates Washington Spirit’s “D.C. Ward Night” with CareFirst BlueCross Blue Shield
Tara McKeown Selected as Washington Spirit Ambassador in 2023 NWSL Nationwide Community Impact Program for Work With DC SCORES
ESPN 630 AM and DC SCORES Announce Media Partnership for SCORES Cup 2023
Pepco and D.C. United Announce Multi-Year Partnership Deal Incorporating DC SCORES Support
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Washington Spirit, and DC SCORES Announce Community Partnership at Excel Academy
Good Morning Washington Chats With Charity Blackwell and Gaby Vincent Ahead of One Night One Goal
XDC Foundation Lends Support to DC SCORES on Spring Day of Giving
DC SCORES Coach Charles Robinson Named D.C. United Community Champion
America SCORES Wins Sports Business Journal’s 2022 Celebration of Service Award
News 4 Your Sunday: DC SCORES
Eliminate the Gap – DC SCORES
OST Voices Episode #12: DC SCORES
Devoted in the District
Golazo with Carlos and Paul: Q&A with Bethany Henderson, CEO of DC SCORES and President of the America SCORES National Network
How America SCORES Changes Youths Through Soccer and Poetry
Pandemic Slashed Sports For Low-income Youth
Tried and True x DC SCORES (w/D.C. United’s Jason Levien)
The Future of Youth Sports Part 3
A conversation with Sean Hinkle, Chief Program Officer at DC SCORES
Washington Spirit to play for DC SCORES in the 2020 Verizon Community Shield
CSR Soccer Balls and Poetry w DC Scores and Host Richard Levick
D.C. United players, staff paint ‘I Can’t Breathe’ and ‘BLM’ on Audi Field grass
Sound On: Rep. Max Rose, DC SCORES, COVID Hot Spots (Podcast)
In the era of COVID-19, access to youth sports hangs in the balance
DC poet-athletes prepare to unleash creativity in virtual poetry showcase, despite coronavirus crisis
From at-home poetry challenges to live events, this DC nonprofit keeps kids active and engaged
Dealing With Coronavirus Anxiety – The Big Pause – Through Poetry
Mayor Bowser Presents 34th Annual Mayor’s Arts Awards, Celebrating the Arts and Creative Communities of Washington, DC
Arsenal stars visit DC SCORES summer camp
ASSE Cœur-Vert fait rêver des jeunes de Washington!
One Night One Goal at Audi Field
DC SCORES is helping underprivileged youth succeed in life
Untold History of Soccer in D.C.
Congressional Briefing Highlights the Important Rold that Sports and Coaches Play in Developing Young Women
Joanna Lohman announced as ambassador for DC SCORES
How one woman is taking an after-school program to the big leagues
Carlos Vives y el D.C. United se unen por una buena causa
When Soccer and Poetry Meet, Kids Succeed: Q & A with DC SCORES
U.S. Soccer Foundation’s Got A Brand-New Pitch
New D.C. Area Mini-Pitch Unveiled to Support Increased Access to Youth Soccer Programming
Free Camps Help Level Playing Field for Future US Soccer Stars
D.C. United: The ultimate guide to Audi Field
D.C. Girls Represent America In Street Child World Cup in Moscow
Council honors DC youth soccer team that represented U.S. at Street Child World Cup
DC SCORES Seeks to Make Better Players, Students, People
Wayne Rooney arrives in D.C., and his fans are there to greet him: ‘This is iconic’
Usando el balón para tener buenas notas
DC SCORES providing public soccer leagues and programs for DC students
Soccer in America: why aren’t more black kids playing the world’s game?
BETHANY RUBIN HENDERSON: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, DC SCORES
I am the DMV
D.C. students travel to Moscow to compete in 2018 Street Child World Cup
Young DC-area woman publishes children’s book to spread messages of positivity
Around Town: DC SCORES Poetry Slam!
Kids perform poetry on NBC-4
20th Annual DC SCORES Poetry Slam!
DC Kids Will Be On Center Stage for Poetry Slam
In D.C., a small step toward tackling U.S. youth soccer’s accessibility problem
Podcast: Executive Director Bethany Henderson talks fundraising and partnerships
DC SCORES revolves around teamwork – in soccer and in the community
DC Poetry Slam Showcases Young Talent
DC SCORES kids scores through soccer, poetry, and more
Poesía contra el temor migratorio
D.C. students compete in annual slam poetry competition
Who says millennials don’t help out? How groups are tapping a new wave of volunteers.
How MLS embraced Latinos: ‘We view the Hispanic market as part of our DNA’
DC SCORES: Revolutionizing after-school programs for the underserved
Coach of the Week: Mark “Popsie” Lewis
DC SCORES helps low-income youth succeed
Versos & patadas
SCORE Awards
DC SCORES Poetry Slam! (Eastside)
Giving the Gift of Childhood on GivingTuesday
At SheBelieves Event, U.S. Women’s National Team Inspires Kids to ‘Find Your Park’
USWNT Soccer Clinic at President’s Park