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PEPSICO ADDS 16 NEW ORGANIZATIONS TO THE "TEAM OF CHAMPIONS" IN SECOND YEAR OF $1 MILLION COMMITMENT TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO SOCCER IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES
Building on the Pepsi®, Lay's®, Gatorade™ and UEFA partnership, "Team of Champions" adds new program "Access for Champions", to help guide students who are
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[{"type":"text","content":"Building on the Pepsi®, Lay's®, Gatorade™ and UEFA partnership, \"Team of Champions\" adds new program \"Access for Champions\", to help guide students who are pursuing athletic scholarships for college. \nPURCHASE, N.Y., April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) today announced that it has added 16 new organizations to this year's \"Team of Champions,\" a national purpose platform that improves access to soccer in underserved communities, including Black and Hispanic youth, across the U.S. The $1 million commitment over three years makes actionable investments on and off the field, including helping the teams with apparel and equipment costs, field access, mentoring, coaching and education, and fan experiences. In its second year, in addition to expanding its reach to more communities, \"Team of Champions\" will focus on recruiting more young women athletes to the program.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nJavier 'Chicharito' Hernandez, who continues to serve as \"Team Captain\", will help raise the visibility of this year's lineup and the impact these organizations have in local communities across the country. \"Last year, PepsiCo and I worked together to establish the 'Team of Champions' program and, together, have brought 9,000 athletes and coaches onto the field,\" said Chicharito. \"In addition to the physical benefits of playing soccer, bringing this beautiful game into these communities teaches youth about teamwork, problem-solving, and accountability. Participation in sports overall enhances resilience and has been proven to boost self-esteem. I'm excited to continue to deliver on our mission to remove barriers to the game in underserved communities.\"\nNew to this year's \"Team of Champions\" program is \"Access for Champions,\" an opportunity for participating players to connect with UEFA ambassadors. Through these inspirational events, participants will have the chance to engage with athletes and leaders, from both PepsiCo and in the soccer industry, to discuss various topics ranging from creating a growth mindset to exploring soccer as an industry. Additionally, for the second consecutive year PepsiCo is partnering with ACCESS U, a non-profit dedicated to mentoring players and their families throughout the college recruiting process, to help guide students who are pursuing athletic scholarships.\nThe \"Team ...