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The Boston Globe

Small spaces, big dreams: How the World Cup is spawning 'mini-pitches' across New England

The Boston Globe spotlights how VDYF and the Mulberry Park mini-pitch are part of a growing movement bringing World Cup energy to New England communities.

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NBC10 Boston

New Brockton mini pitch gives kids a place to play and practice soccer

NBC10 Boston covers the opening of Mulberry Park's new mini-pitch and what it means for Brockton youth looking for a safe space to play.

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WCVB Channel 5

New Brockton soccer mini-pitch opens as World Cup spotlight grows on Massachusetts

WCVB Channel 5 reports on the Mulberry Park mini-pitch opening and its connection to the growing World Cup spotlight on Massachusetts.

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The Enterprise

West Middle School soccer uniform program

The Enterprise covers Felipe Pinto and the VDYF equipment program that brought new soccer uniforms to West Middle School students in Brockton.

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The Enterprise

Felipe Pinto, Elite Hydration and community impact

A feature on founder Felipe Pinto, the story behind Elite Hydration, and how both ventures are driving community impact in Brockton.

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Wentworth Institute of Technology

Recent Grad Felipe Pinto Helps Bring New Soccer Mini-Pitch to Brockton

Wentworth highlights how alumnus Felipe Pinto turned his engineering background into community action, building Brockton's first mini-pitch.

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Wentworth Institute of Technology

Wentworth Under 30: CEO Pinto is Fueling Athletes and Communities

A Wentworth Under 30 founder profile on Felipe Pinto — his vision for VDYF, Elite Hydration, and what's next for Brockton youth.

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Perfect Soccer

Perfect Soccer and Ventura Damon Youth Sports Foundation Announce 5-Year Collaboration

Perfect Soccer announces a 5-year partnership with VDYF to support Brockton middle school soccer through equipment, training resources, and mentorship.

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VDYF youth soccer players training on court

Ventura Damon Youth Foundation sign at Mulberry Park

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Youth soccer match in action on grass field

Youth soccer players in ELITE jerseys during a game

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Small spaces, big dreams: How the World Cup is spawning 'mini-pitches' across New England

New Brockton mini pitch gives kids a place to play and practice soccer

New Brockton soccer mini-pitch opens as World Cup spotlight grows on Massachusetts

West Middle School soccer uniform program

Felipe Pinto, Elite Hydration and community impact

Recent Grad Felipe Pinto Helps Bring New Soccer Mini-Pitch to Brockton

Wentworth Under 30: CEO Pinto is Fueling Athletes and Communities

Perfect Soccer and Ventura Damon Youth Sports Foundation Announce 5-Year Collaboration

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