Get Esube to the High School All-American Game!

We know Kansas City is the new soccer capital of America, but now we have a chance to help a young and talented KC player prove it!

Kansas City’s own Esube Byoke has been named a top 40 player in the US and is being called up to play in the 2023 High School All-American Game in Charleston, South Carolina this December.

Esube started playing at age 6, when he and his brothers used a wall as a goal in Tanzania. He was always focused on just being the best player he could be. He didn’t know that playing at the highest level was even an option until the support and dedication of East High School teammates and coaches propelled the Bears to the Missouri State Championship Game in 2022.

Esube and his team have fought hard and crushed too many barriers to count, but now they need help overcoming the financial barrier of sending Esube to the All-American game.

Your financial support will cover the necessary airfare, lodging, transportation, and meals so that Esube Byoke can show his passion and talent on the field of one the US’s biggest high school games.

To see the East Bears play is to see the love of sport on display. They are immigrants, refugees, and, most importantly, friends. Their dedication, joy, teamwork, and sportsmanship are second to none, and there is no better representative for Kansas City or Missouri at the All-American game than an East Bear.

Esube is so thankful for any and all support for his journey, saying “[I am] thankful for all the opportunities for me and my family - Thankful for America, East, all American people to trust me with the ball!”

For Esube, the love of soccer, Kansas City, and the East High School Bears, donate towards this once in a lifetime journey today!

For more info about Esube and his amazing team, check out the coverage below

KMBC shares the magic of a mostly refugee team

KC Star Profiles the East Bears Boy's Soccer Team

KSHB Shares the East Bears Journey to State

The fundraising goal amount is based on the following cost estimates. Any additional funds raised will go towards supporting the East Bears Soccer Team to support their efforts to give their immigrant and refugee players a safe, fun, and healthy outlet and opportunity for future success.

Player 3 night Lodging $400.85

Chaperone 3 night Lodging $400.85

Player Flights $683

Chaperone Flights $683

Player/Chaperone Transport $125

Player meals/food $200

Chaperone meals/food $200

Total 2692.70

The fundraiser beneficiary is Amanda Dennison, Assistant Coach for the East High School Boys Soccer Team. She will be the sole financial beneficiary and will be purchasing necessary reservations/items for the trip. Monica Fallone is the volunteer fundraiser administrator.