A neighborhood-based soccer league has just wrapped its first season in Detroit, where communities and neighborhoods are developing closer bonds through the beautiful game.
The league and its neighborhood-based teams have helped to improve communication between neighbors in the 11 Detroit neighborhoods participating. This video from Model D looks at the league and its impact on the city.
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