Kansas City youth soccer players escort stars at World Cup matches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 4:26 AM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
Several young athletes from Ryogoku Soccer Academy participated as player escorts during FIFA World Cup matches at Arrowhead Stadium. Enoch McCleery, Vincent Morales, and Ana Solorio were among 110 children chosen for the honor, walking alongside international soccer stars like Lionel Messi and Austria's David Alaba. Selection criteria included not just soccer talent, but also leadership and community involvement. The experience was emotional for both the kids and their families, inspiring them to continue pursuing their soccer dreams.
- •110 young players were selected to escort stars during World Cup matches.
- •Enoch McCleery walked with Lionel Messi, while Ana Solorio escorted Ellyes Skhiri.
- •Selection was based on leadership and community involvement, not just soccer skills.
- •The event took place at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
- •Parents expressed gratitude for the opportunities provided by Ryogoku Soccer Academy.
- 4:26 AMYahoo Sports — Ryogoku Soccer Academy youth soccer players walk out with World Cup teams
"Several Kansas City-area youth soccer players were selected to escort soccer superstars such as Lionel Messi at the start of World Cup matches at Arrowhead Stadium.
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