Four of Australia’s Street Socceroos were employed by RMIT University to referee their annual International Cup on Saturday April 18. 

Darren ‘Dazzler’, Adrian ‘Bushy’, Lorenso ‘Enso’ and Trung, who have all represented Australia at various Homeless World Cups, took part in the annual soccer tournament which saw more than 200 international students play a series of round-robin matches the University’s Bundoora campus.

Street Socceroo and International Cup referee, Darren ‘Dazzler’, said all …

Sydney Street Soccer Player and TBI Vendor Marcus Prentice 

Street Soccer goalie extraordinaire and long serving vendor, Marcus Prentice, is a familiar face around The Big Issue offices in Sydney.

Marcus’ dedication to The Big Issue and Street Soccer Program has been outstanding, selling his 300th edition in January 2009 and never missing a soccer training session on Mondays.

“I’m 36 in April,” says Marcus.

“I started selling The Big Issue when I was 24. The mag changed my life …

Participants from Perth’s Street Soccer Program played inside the walls of Hakea Prison in an inaugural challenge match with inmates on March 16.

Despite being defeated 9-0, the Street Soccer players enjoyed the experience while the spirits of the inmates at Hakea Prison were lifted. 

IMAGE: Perth’s Street Soccer players with inmates from Hakea Prison. 

Street Soccer players from South Australia took part in the 2009 Teen Challenge Corporate Day in Whitmore Square, Adelaide on February 25.

Teams from Teen Challenge and MediaEdge joined Street Soccer SA for a series of round robin matches.

For two hours teams showed flashes of brilliance, glimpses of speed and an attitude of fun and great sportsmanship.

Street Soccer SA would like to thank Teen Challenge and MediaEdge for the opportunity to participate in the event.  

IMAGE: Players …

Dandenong have won the Victorian Street Soccer State Championships played at Waterfront City at Melbourne’s Docklands on Sunday March 22.

Children, corporate sponsors and members of the public soaked up the action as Dandenong defeated Melbourne in the grand final, after a series of round robin matches played in giant inflatable Street Soccer pitches.

Melbourne goalkeeper Vannie starred in the final, although his efforts weren’t enough to secure the State Premiership for Melbourne with Dandenong kicking two goals in the last half to win 4-2.

Dandenong Captain Thom …