Chicago-area soccer teams rally to combat teen homelessness

LA GRANGE, Ill. – One-hundred school soccer teams from the Chicago area put their rivalries on pause Sunday to take on a common opponent – teen homelessness.

Teen athletes competing in the Body Armor Series Soccer Tournament collected thousands of hygiene items and raised money to help their peers in need.

“One of the essential ingredients of this tournament is their extension to support and care for others,” Head Soccer Coach of Wheaton Warrenville South High School Guy Callipari said.

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Callipari emphasized the game and tournament raise awareness to important causes, with this year’s emphasis on self care…

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