Hello Tuesday. April 16 2024 
Try not to get too jealous — we recently played soccer with NCFC and NC Courage in the middle of downtown Raleigh. Yes, actually.
Soccer clinic + scrimmage | Image by The Bucy Foundation The temporary soccer field is an initiative of The Bucy Foundation, an organization committed to helping local youth learn + grow through the game of soccer, along with Raleigh Parks. The foundation’s goal is to build 25 soccer fields in Triangle neighborhoods that lack access to free-play space. They want to “use the sport of soccer as the vehicle to help develop important life skills and healthier lifestyles.”
Mini-pitches are typically ~100 ft by ~50 ft, but the City Plaza pitch is even smaller at 36 ft by 71 ft. City Plaza, located at 400 Fayetteville St., is a central location with plenty of space + foot traffic — it was even home to a temporary ice-skating rink a few years ago.
“We wanted to pick a location that was easily accessible — that kids could walk to — we spent hours walking around downtown,” Ashlie Bucy said, the founder of The Bucy Foundation. 
City Plaza’s mini pop-up pitch | Photos by The Bucy Foundation The downtown pop-up field will be available for the public to use from Thurs., July 15-Sun., Aug. 15. There will be numerous events held throughout the month, including NCFC Youth Tournaments, friday night football, guided youth pick-up, midweek play with adult leagues, free clinics, and pick-up play. Sign-up for event updates here.
The Bucy Foundation has also committed to bringing 2 permanent pitches to Raleigh. The first field will be located at Brentwood Community Center + the second field’s location will be announced later this summer.
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#RALcurrent: What we’re currently eating — Carly is still full from last night's dinner at Honeysuckle at Lakewood + Laura is eating shrimp and grits from Whiskey Kitchen.
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