Iraqi youth soccer players come together during soccer tournament in Baghdad

By Sgt. James Hunter

2nd BCT PAO, 101st Abn. Div., MND-B

KARKH, Iraq- Young Iraqi boys cheer in excitement as local youth soccer teams parade on the field during a youth soccer tournament at Al Zawra Stadium in the western Karkh District of Baghdad March 1. The event brought youths from around the area together to enjoy competitive soccer.




KARKH, Iraq- An Iraqi youth soccer player prepares to launch a pass during a youth soccer tournament at Al Zawra Stadium in the western Karkh District of Baghdad March 1. The event brought youths from around the area together to enjoy competitive soccer.

KARKH, Iraq- Iraqi teenagers from local youth soccer programs warm-up on the field prior to a youth soccer tournament at Al Zawra Stadium in the western Karkh District of Baghdad March 1. The event brought youths from around the area together to enjoy competitive soccer.

KARKH, Iraq- Two Iraqi youths from local soccer teams hold up the new Iraqi flag during a youth soccer tournament at Al Zawra Stadium in the western Karkh District of Baghdad March 1. The event brought youths from around the area together to enjoy competitive soccer.

KARKH, Iraq- With the new Iraqi flag draped around him, a young Iraqi boy sits on the ground during a youth soccer tournament at Al Zawra Stadium in the western Karkh District of Baghdad March 1. The event brought youths from around the area together to enjoy competitive soccer.

KARKH, Iraq- Young Iraqi boys cheer in excitement as local youth soccer teams parade on the field in front of them during a youth soccer tournament at Al Zawra Stadium in the western Karkh District of Baghdad March 1. The event brought youths from around the area together to enjoy competitive soccer.

KARKH, Iraq- An Iraqi youth soccer coach looks on as young Iraqi boys from a local soccer team cheer in excitement during a youth soccer tournament at Al Zawra Stadium in the western Karkh District of Baghdad March 1. The event brought youths from around the area together to enjoy competitive soccer.

KARKH, Iraq- Young Iraqi boys cheer in excitement as local youth soccer teams parade on the field in front of them during a youth soccer tournament at Al Zawra Stadium in the western Karkh District of Baghdad March 1. The event brought youths from around the area together to enjoy competitive soccer.

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