December 3, 2024 – United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Hartford Athletic News Release
HARTFORD, Conn. – Thanks to the support of the City of Hartford, State of Connecticut, fans, and partners, Hartford Athletic continued to deliver on its mission to make the community the best place to live, work, and play in 2024. The club continues to expand on an already robust lineup of impactful community programming with a number of exciting new activations.
Green and Blue Foundation
Hartford Athletic’s Green & Blue Foundation 501c3, which strives to enhance the quality of life for youth and disadvantaged people in Connecticut, focuses on making a difference for communities in need in support of five key Community Pillars: Health and Wellness, Diversity and Inclusion, Youth and Family Education, Economic Development, and Veterans and First Responder support. Here are this year’s highlights:
Community Ticket Program
The Hartford Athletic Community Ticket Program presented by Travelers and Liberty Bank provides tickets through the Green & Blue Foundation to those who might not otherwise be able to attend a match. Thanks to the generosity of Travelers and Liberty Bank, over 8,000 tickets were donated to more than 20 different programs, including Vet Tix, the Boys and Girls Club, Hartford Public Schools, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and more.
Summer Reading
As part of the Summer Reading Challenge, Hartford Public Schools and the Hartford Public Library partnered with the Green & Blue Foundation for “Sundays at the Stadium.” Families were invited to read on the field at Trinity Health Stadium on Sundays during the summer. Students also participated in on-field soccer and ultimate frisbee clinics, and received free pizza and a Hartford Athletic soccer ball.
Camp Day
Hartford Athletic and the Green & Blue Foundation hosted their third annual Camp Day this past July. Over 500 kids from a record nine camps gathered at Trinity Health Stadium for an exciting afternoon filled with soccer and interactive field games.
Due to inclement weather, South Windsor Parks and Recreation’s were unable to attend Camp Day. To make up for the missed outing, Hartford Athletic players Greg Monroe and Emmanuel Samadia visited their “Camp Discovery” a month later to bring the Camp Day experience directly to them, connecting with campers and sharing the joy of soccer.
Hartford Athletic Academy
The Green and Blue Foundation proudly supported Hartford Athletic’s academy as it grew to include 15 boys teams…