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If you want your child to be able to participate in the Casino Road Soccer Camp (formerly Futbol Academy) this year time is running out. Here’s what you need to know to sign up. Space is limited. The Everett Police Department, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County, Molina Healthcare and the Consulate of […]

This morning more than 520 kids started a week of intensive soccer training along with a couple of good meals and some life lessons. The Annual Casino Road Futbol Academy runs through Friday at Walter Hall Park on Casino Road in south Everett. MyEverettNews.com had a moment to catch up with Everett Police Sgt. Manny […]

500 kids are expected at the annual Casino Road Futbol Academy at Walter Hall Park on Casino Road next week. The annual event was started in 2006 by Everett Police Sgt. Manuel Garcia when he was working the Casino Road area. A former professional soccer player in Mexico City, Garcia knew from personal experience how […]

Today marks the start of the annual Casino Road Futbol Academy organized by Everett Police and supported by numerous community volunteers. MyEverettNews.com first wrote about this event in June of 2011. At that time there were nearly 500 kids participating in the week-long event. This morning 600 kids from all types of backgrounds were on […]

We’ve covered this event as its grown over the years and with the recent violence on Casino Road in south Everett its a good reminder that there’s a lot of positive on that street as well. Everett Police today announced that sign ups are now open for the 2014 Casino Road Futbol Academy. It’s for […]

I’ve happily written about the Casino Road Futbol Academy for the past few years and what once was the vision of Everett Police Sgt. Manny Garcia, is an ongoing reality. The event is made possible thru the cooperation of the Everett Police Department, the Mukilteo and Everett School Districts and the tireless work of dozens […]

Last year we told you about the Casino Road Futbol Academy, a great program that helps disadvantaged kids in Everett in a positive, fun and healthy environment.  The Everett Police Department partners with the Mukilteo and Everett School Districts along with businesses and community volunteers to put on the week-long program. The idea for the […]

It started pretty informally five years ago as a way to keep kids out of trouble. Now, with nearly 500 kids, the annual Casino Road Futbol Academy is a major event on Everett’s Casino Road. I’ll be the first to admit that when I write about Casino Road it’s usually a story about crime, gangs or […]