The University of Minnesota Duluth soccer team will return their annual Kicks for Causes charitable campaign for the 10th straight year throughout the 2024 season, kicking off with this Friday's matchup against the St. Cloud State Huskies.

 

DEI Council Clothing Drive - Victoria Thorson

 

The University of Minnesota Duluth's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council serves to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture on campus and throughout the community by striving to ensure that the voices of all Bulldog student-athletes are heard. Their annual clothing drive looks to provide the local community with proper clothing for the various northland seasons.

 

Victoria Thorson will support UMD's DEI Clothing Drive in Bulldog soccer's first NSIC home matchup against the St. Cloud State Huskies on Friday, September 20.

 

Laura MacArthur Elementary KEY Zone - Anna Tobias

 

K.E.Y. Zone is a collaborative program of the Duluth YMCA and the Duluth Public Schools. The program provides a safe and supervised environment for youth to receive educational support and participate in enrichment activities. Program goals include fostering enrichment and learning, development of life skills, promoting regular attendance in school, and providing year-round opportunities, including summer and break days.

 

"I chose to represent Laura Macarthur Key Zone because it aligns with my values as a college soccer player. I take pride in my own academic achievements and volunteering allows me to give back by supporting young students' growth and academic success."

 

Anna Tobias will support the Laura MacArthur Elementary KEY Zone program in the Bulldogs' matchup against the Minnesota State University Mankato Mavericks on Friday, October 4.

 

Northwood Children's Services - Morgan Eckerle

 

Northwood Children's Services provides holistic and professional care, education, and treatment for children with severe emotional, behavioral, and learning disabilities. Northwood Children's Services operates a full continuum of quality mental health treatment programs developed by passionate, professional, and highly trained staff.

 

Morgan Eckerle will be supporting Northwood Children's Services on a game date that has yet to be determined.

 

More Information Regarding Kicks for Causes

 

What began as an opportunity for upper-classmen to give back to the community has become a tradition unlike any other in college soccer. Dating back to 2014, Kicks for Causes quickly became a commutable service that embodied the characteristics of the Bulldog soccer program. Designated home matches are established throughout the season as a way for players to give back to the community by having student-athletes select organizations to highlight and support directly.

For a complete history of Kicks for Causes, please visit here.