Scoring Goals for Autism Soccer Tournament

On Sunday, April 29, 2012, Autism Science Foundation (ASF) hosted its 2nd Annual Scoring Goals for Autism soccer tournament at YSC Sports in Wayne, PA. This event raised money to fund research to find the causes of autism and develop better treatments for children, teens and adults with autism. ASF currently funds research conducted at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's Center for Autism Research, University of Pittsburgh, and at other leading research centers around the country.

The tournament included Men’s and Women’s adult teams. Women’s teams played in Open A and B Divisions. Men’s team played in Open, Over 30 and Over 45 Divisions. Each team was guaranteed three 18-minute games plus a chance for additional playoff games.

During the adult tournament, there was a TOPSoccer skills and drills clinic for children with autism and other disabilities. All fields were dedicated to the TOPSoccer clinic during this portion of the tournament. Players and coaches from the Philadelphia Union were on hand to participate in the TOPSoccer Program.