Atlanta United FC holds free youth camps in local Montana communities

BOZEMAN — From A-City to Bozeman, MLS Soccer has made its strategy to Montana, however not for the rationale you may assume.

“It’s been an incredible expertise working with children from a special neighborhood ensuring that we’re right here to facilitate some free, equitable enjoyable youth soccer and assist the sport develop out in Montana,” Atlanta United FC camps and clinics supervisor Leigh Jakes mentioned.

Earlier this week, Atlanta United FC, in partnership with the Arthur M. Clean Household Basis, held free soccer camps in each Bozeman and Livingston for youth of all skill ranges ages 5 to 14.

“That’s going to be a long-lasting reminiscence for these children, so we do what we will to verify they arrive away with this not simply pondering they’ve turn into a greater soccer participant, however that extra is feasible and that they’ll do something they put their thoughts to,” Jakes added.

However chances are you’ll be questioning, why Montana? Nicely, the reply is straightforward: Arthur M. Clean.

Whereas the Atlanta Mogul is well-known within the sports activities world for proudly owning each an NFL and MLS crew in The Massive A, he’s additionally a philanthropist with roots in Park County.

“It’s the world’s recreation truthfully, and it’s unimaginable to do our half to offer extra children the chance to play the sport not restricted by monetary obstacles or possibly even simply culturally,” Jakes mentioned.

Nevertheless, holding free youth camps is only a small piece of what the Arthur M. Clean Household Basis is all about.

With a dedication to investing in native Montana communities, simply this 12 months alone the muse has granted greater than $2 million {dollars} addressing points equivalent to catastrophe aid, neighborhood well-being, and youth growth.

“When you could have an incredible founder and foundations which are capable of provide you with entry to the sport to children from throughout the nation,” Jakes mentioned. “We’re simply so completely satisfied that the neighborhood has been so welcoming to us, and we’re excited to proceed this partnership and rising the sport.”