This past year, Special Olympics Kansas created the Kansas Unified Soccer League, which allows students with disabilities to participate in soccer competition with their general education peers. It provides an opportunity for a variety of students and skill levels to come together and interact while playing a sport they love. During the first ever Kansas Unified Soccer League's Tournament Championship match, Sporting Kansas City defender Seth Sinovic made a special appearance and explained the importance of this type of an environment and all of its benefits.
Special Olympics Kansas partnered with Sporting Kansas City through the
Sporting Club Network
in 2013. Special Olympics Kansas is dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities to become physically fit, productive and respected members of society through sports competitions, health and nutrition programs and leadership development. The Kansas Unified Soccer League of Special Olympics Kansas will continue this spring and is encouraging local high schools to form teams for their upcoming season.
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