Greetings Friends, Family, Supporters and Potential Sponsors!!

We're raising needed funds for our son Naeal ( Kweku K. Vassall), who is stepping into an exciting and life-changing stage in his soccer journey and we are asking for your support.

Naeal is 15 years old and has played soccer since he was 9, beginning with the " Soccer in the Streets" program in the West End, Atlanta. Through hard work ,determination, talent, ongoing training by his awesome coaches, and support from his family, he earned a spot with BVB International Academy Atlanta and successfully completed the 2024 -2025 season.

This summer Naeal took the bold move to tryout for MLS Next Team KSA ( Kalonji Academy) !! He was selected for their 10 month Intensive training and team- One of the most competitive youth development pathways in the US. This opportunity brings top-level training , exposure, and access to college/university and professional scouts.

Naeal is also the youngest of 8 children in our family , maintains honor roll (with distinction status) at his school. He understands the importance of excellence on the field and with his academics. He also loves and is talented with scetch drawing and digital art. Naeal's dream is not just to play professionally but also to develop, coach and fund soccer programs for moderate to lower income family youth in the USA. He also wants to represent his family, community and city with pride.

Break Down of Cost - Funds are needed for the following below:

KSA Training & program fees : $3200

Weekly travel to and from training ( 1 hr+20minutes to and from practice) 3 to 4 days per week+ in state and out of state games ( includs games located in Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, and Tennesee + MLS Next Tournaments - * MLS Next Fest- Ndio, Ca., *MLS Next Flex- Boyds, MD, MLS Next Cup &

Showcase- Frisco, Tx.) gas/ flights/ bus rides, hotels, travel meals and tournaments fees cost: $ 6000

Uniforms kits, cleats and gear : ( includes Black uniform kit, Red uniform kit, White uniform kit, Practice uniform ,Warm up suit, Team backpack, 2 pairs of cleats ) $ 1000

Every donation, no matter the size will make a difference. Even just passing and sharing on our fundraising campaign to others is greatly appreciated!! You're not just supporting soccer for youth, you are supporting Naeal, a hard working student- athlete in the process of making his dream a reality!! We are also asking for organizations and businesses to help by becoming sponsors.

We thank you for your encouragement, shares, donations and prayers!

Love an gradtitude,

The Vassall/ Opare Family