Newtown Youth & Family Services Announces Soccer Night on May 6

Newtown Youth & Family Services is proud to announce a soccer double header at Blue & Gold Stadium in Newtown, CT - Friday, May 6 from 6 to 8pm that will raise funds for peer-to-peer mentoring programs in the Newtown community.

The double header will begin at 6PM under the lights at Blue and Gold Stadium. The second game will begin 30 minutes after the conclusion of the first game. The New York Cosmos B will face the Westchester United Soccer Club and will be followed by Newtown Pride FC taking on Reading United A.C.Tickets for students are $5 and adults are $7 with tickets available at the gate. Those interested in purchasing tickets in advance can do so by logging onto Newtown Youth & Family Services website here and clicking on the “Upcoming Events” tab.

All net proceeds from the event, including ticket sales, will go to Newtown Youth & Family Services.

For over 30 years Newtown Youth and Family Services has been providing mental health and community support services to the Greater Newtown area. NYFS continues to provide after school activities, support groups, social groups for children with autism spectrum disorder and programs for pre-school, youth and teens as well as provide financial assistance for counseling to children and families. 

“NYFS is honored to be able to collaborate with the Newtown Pride to enhance the services we provide for the community,” said NY&FS Executive Director Candice Bohr. “There is no better way to develop a team partnership like that of Newtown Pride and NYFS than watching highly skilled teams work together for a common goal! Thank you to all four organizations for their support and helping us continue to fulfill our mission. We are looking forward to an exciting evening here in Newtown and bringing our whole community together for this great event as every dollar raised goes back in to our efforts in the community.”

“We’re so pleased this event has come to fruition,” Mike Svanda, Newtown Pride coach, said. “We are constantly thinking of ways to provide a real difference for our community. We wanted to play soccer games to raise awareness and bring families together. This year, our goal is to play soccer to raise funds and awareness for Newtown Youth & Family Services, and to help implement programs for peer-to-peer mentoring. It is amazing to see these other organizations from across the region come together for this cause and it’s an honor to be a part of this great event.” 

“We are truly honored to be part of Soccer Night in Newtown and to help support Newtown Youth & Family Services,” said Blaise Santangelo of West Chester United. "We recognize all of the wonderful things the Newtown Pride has done in the Newtown community over the last several years. The way they have used the beautiful game of soccer to raise awareness and funds has been inspiring." 

“I’m proud to be part of the coordination of this event and am excited to welcome the community to a great night of soccer,” said Newtown resident Kyle Lyddy who is coordinating the event with Newtown Youth & Family Services and Newtown Pride F.C. “Newtown Youth & Family Services continues to be an integral part of our community – and this event will assist in ensuring peer-to-peer mentoring programs continue. In the few years Newtown Pride has put on this event, they have raised more than $10,000 for local organizations to ensure their mission pushes forward. We’re excited to add to that tally to ensure services continue to be available for those who need them most.”