One Lowell World Cup 2010

July 18, 2010 by Marie Posted in Culture, Current Events, Greater Lowell, Lowell Leave a Comment

The Boston Herald is carrying an AP story on-line this afternoon asking this question –  “Didn’t get enough of the World Cup?”

An annual World Cup-style soccer tournament aimed at fostering better relationships among Massachusetts immigrant groups is set to begin next month in Lowell and is expanding to include 20 teams…

ONE Lowell started the annual competition four years ago as a way to bring the area’s diverse immigrant groups together. The event draws immigrants from around the state.

The One Lowell games will be held on August 1st, 7th and 8th with teams representing:

  • England
  • Ireland
  • Germany
  • Northern Ireland/Scotland
  • Romania
  • Brazil
  • Colombia
  • Guatemala
  • Honduras
  • Mexico
  • USA
  • Canada
  • Jamaica
  • Vietnam
  • Cambodia
  • Ghana
  • Somalia/Djibouti
  • Kenya
  • Uganda
  • Togo

    • Read the full article here and check out the One Lowell World Cup 2010 website for more information here.