Bronx’s Soccer Clinic Kicks in Fordham

Fordham’s fields thumped last night with the Bronx’s Youth Soccer Clinic, booting NYC’s spring. Coach Tariq Evans drilled 80 kids, a $10 skills fest off University Avenue. It’s borough goals—pure BX vibe, nets hot. A kid scored a flick; a pro clapped loud. ‘Bronx kicks—this is it,’ Evans says, blowing whistles. The turf turned pitch.

The clinic’s fresh—March 23’s start, it tripled since RSVPs, packing sidelines by 3 p.m. Evans, a Mott Haven striker; last night’s crowd hit max—balls flew. A late team subbed in; sweat poured—NYC grit glowed. Drills ran tight—skills ruled. #BronxSoccer trended; Queens wants a net.

Some griped—’Too loud,’ sniped a neighbor, dodging cheers. Mud splashed—kits stained; grit held. A rival’s pitching a Soundview kick, splitting boots. Still, 100 stayed—goals reigned. Fordham’s never kicked so hard.

Evans hints at a monthly run, maybe a match if spring bites. ‘NYC’s game—this boots it,’ he says, packing cones. The clinic’s a Bronx win—grit meets grind. It’s a soccer surge; join the next. Bring cleats—turf calls.