Events

The Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Miami and ABFC are excited to co-host a speaker series on creating access to soccer at all levels this summer. The event will explore the unique ways the football industry has innovated itself – ensuring its positive impact and remaining accessible to all.

Opening remarks by Consul General Ruth Emmerink with a keynote by Mary Kok-Willemsen of the Holland Football University followed by an engaging panel discussion featuring: Edson Braafheid (Play Mental Foundation), Shane Malcolm (bootbags) and Thomas Rongen(soccer analyst and commentator, and portrayed in the upcoming film Next Goal Wins).

3v3 Soccer Tournament

Following the Speaker Series will be the 3v3 Tournament. Registration is required to participate in 3v3 tournament. Contact team@baselball.com to complete registration for your team.

• 12 minute games, no halftime
• Players: maximum 6 players per team
• 4 games guaranteed
• Limited spots available

Event Details

5 pm: Arrival

5:30 pm: Speaker Series Kickoff with opening remarks followed by keynote and panel discussion

6:15 pm: Q&A

6:30 pm: Jersey Swap & Networking

6:45 pm: 3v3 Tournament Kickoff

9:00 pm: Closing

FREE Ticket required for attendance.

Getting there:

Getting there:

•⁠ 🚆Take the Metrorail to Brickell Metrorail Station, exit North and walk to the Urban Gym, located right after crossing SW 8th street. The Urban Gym is on SW 1st Ave between SW 8th and SW 7th street.

•⁠ 🚴‍♂️ Walk or bike (bike trail on The Underline as SW 1st Avenue and SW 1st Street) to the Urban Gym, located right after the crossing to 8th street. The Urban Gym is on SW 1st Ave between SW 8th and SW 7th streets.

•⁠ 🚗 If you drive, please use nearby public parking lots at Brickell City Centre and Mary Brickell Village. Then walk the Urban Gym on SW 1st Ave between SW 8th and SW 7th streets.

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👩‍🦽Accessibility: The Underline is fully wheelchair accessible.

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🌧 Rain Policy: In the event of considerable amount of rain and/or lightning the event will be cancelled 2 hours before event time by email or during the event time by email and in-person if needed.

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💡 See our park rules here: The Underline’s Park Rules

The Underline’s mission: To deliver and activate a 120-acre, world-class linear park spanning 10-miles below Miami’s Metrorail that will transform regional mobility and celebrate diversity, culture and lifelong learning. Through innovative urban trails and creative programming, we are connecting people to their environment and each other to create a safe, healthy, equitable, and sustainable community. For more information visit theunderline.org