Austin FC players visit school to promote youth development program
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 11:42 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Austin FC midfielders Ilie Sánchez and Jorge Alastuey visited Walnut Creek Elementary School on September 16 to support the club's 'Next Eleven' program. The initiative partners with local Title 1 public schools to use sports for personal growth and community engagement among students. During the visit, the players engaged with the students, sharing their experiences and emphasizing the importance of following one's passions. Alastuey noted that the lessons from soccer can apply to everyday life, such as discipline and teamwork.
- •Ilie Sánchez and Jorge Alastuey visited Walnut Creek Elementary School.
- •The visit took place on September 16, 2026.
- •The 'Next Eleven' program focuses on personal growth and community engagement.
- •Players donated books and engaged in Q&A sessions with students.
- •Alastuey emphasized life lessons from soccer during the visit.
- 11:42 PMYahoo Sports — Austin FC players encourage youth development through ‘Next Eleven’ program
"Austin FC midfielders Ilie Sánchez and Jorge Alastuey visited Walnut Creek Elementary School students Wednesday afternoon to encourage youth development as part of Austin FC's "Next Eleven" program.
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