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In Philly neighborhood known for drug crime, soccer club offers kids hope

The Kensington neighborhood in Philadelphia has long drawn national attention as one of America's biggest open-air criminal drug markets. Amid the crime and poverty, activists have also created a thriving soccer culture, where World Cup passion is fierce.

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Brian Mann
Brian Mann is NPR's first national addiction correspondent. He also covers breaking news in the U.S. and around the world.
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