But two local non-profits are looking to help ease some of the burdens on families by offering free cleats to the kids who need them. "The opportunity to play soccer can be life-changing ...

and the Chicago Red Stars National Women’s Soccer League team donated cleats, jerseys, socks and shinguards. During practice, the kids do warmups and team-building exercises as well as scrimmaging.

Related: New Jersey Family Collects 1,000 Soccer Cleats For Needy Kids In Haiti The Lions soccer team were able to play tug of war with a real-life lion to help raise awareness for World Lion Day ...

When a bunch of curious kids ... team in an organized league. In cleats. The Fugees -- they get their name from the word refugee -- are playing in this week's Far North Invitational soccer ...