From Memphis to Qatar: Neighborhood soccer program scores big again
The Memphis Team USA members visited New York City in September to get to know their coach and teammates: Marlene Casas Reyes is third from left in back row, Brenda Gonzalez is fourth, and Yessica Muñoz is fifth. (Courtesy Ellen Roberds)
David Waters
David Waters is Distinguished Journalist in Residence and assistant director of the Institute for Public Service Reporting at the University of Memphis.
Three Memphis girls are playing for Team USA in the 2022 Street Child World Cup.
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