Impact
DC SCORES Works
After a 12-week DC SCORES season, 83% of participants improved their aerobic capacity.
After a 12-week DC SCORES season, 99% of participants were confident they would graduate high school.
After a year of DC SCORES, 96% of participants discovered something they’re good at.
The ability to have one-on-one conversations with students about not just school, but about soccer and personal lives has impacted me greatly.
DC SCORES coachMy daughter has built a great amount of confidence sharing her ideas in class. She was always very smart with lots of ideas but was very shy. Thank you DC SCORES!
DC SCORES parentAwards
During the 2018-19 season, DC SCORES has received the following recognition:
- Executive Director Bethany Rubin Henderson was named an EXCEL Award winner (Excellence in Chief Executive Leadership) by the Center for Nonprofit Advancement.
Press Coverage
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Arsenal stars visit DC SCORES summer camp
Arsenal players spent time at Truesdell Education Campus’ summer camp to join campers in their soccer and arts activities. The visit came as part of the team’s time in Washington D.C. ahead of their clash against Real Madrid at the FedEx Field.
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ASSE Cœur-Vert fait rêver des jeunes de Washington!
Saint-Étienne’s technical staff held a soccer clinic on the field at RFK stadium for DC SCORES alumni.
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How soccer and poetry give kids a new way to compete with America SCORES
America SCORES will be introduced in many American homes during the FIFA Women’s World Cup, with some help from Volkswagen. Using its own advertising time, Volkswagen, working alongside with America SCORES, created a 30-second spot for America SCORES that will air during the FIFA Women’s World Cup, alongside Volkswagen’s own “Drive Bigger” campaign.
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One Night One Goal at Audi Field
Fans received the ultimate experience at One Night One Goal, with tour exclusive areas of the stadium, a live auction with one-of-a-kind items and experiences, the chance to mingle with D.C. United players, and specialty cocktails and cuisine.
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DC SCORES is helping underprivileged youth succeed in life
DC SCORES CEO, Bethany Henderson, and Director of Creative Arts & Education, Charity Blackwell, talk about One Night One Goal at Audi Field.
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Untold History of Soccer in D.C.
The first episode of season four of MLS’ “The Movement” highlights the District’s soccer roots, D.C. United’s dynasty in the league, and the club’s partnership with their official community partner, DC SCORES.
Major League Soccer