2025 6th Annual Soccer For A Cause - A High-Energy Soccer Tournament for a Worthy Cause!

We are thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of the 6th Annual VT Seva Detroit 'Soccer for a Cause' Tournament – 2025 Edition! This year’s spirited tournament not only brought together passionate players, families, and volunteers but also helped us raise enough funds to support the education of 12 visually challenged students at Nethra Vidyalaya for an entire year. That’s the true victory!

Incredible Energy. Unmatched Spirit. Community United.From the opening game to the final whistle, the tournament was filled with excitement, fierce competition, and fantastic sportsmanship across all age groups. With 12 teams competing in 3 divisions, every game delivered thrilling moments and memorable finishes!

Congratulations to our 2025 Champions:

• Group 1 (Ages 10–15): Rage Baiters defeated Fanboys 5–3 in an action-packed final, showcasing impressive skill at such a young age!

• Group 2 (Ages 16–19): Novi Nights beat Jiggles FC 7–4 in a fast-paced, high-energy final—great teamwork and camaraderie on full display!

• Group 3 (Ages 20+): Detroit Stars made a powerful return after a one-year break and triumphed over Hawk FC 4 to 2 to claim the rolling trophy, passing it on from last year’s winners, Team Abhinav. What a comeback!

📸 Tournament Photos & Videoshttps://photos.app.goo.gl/APu3cppHhqBLQvKq9

Standings summary before the finals:

Group 1:

Group 2:

Group 3:

The knockout rounds kept everyone on the edge of their seats after an intense round-robin phase. It was a day of non-stop action, enthusiasm, and unity—all in support of a noble cause.

Shoutout to Our Youth CaptainsA special mention to Adhip, Rathneesh, Siddharth, Rishabh, and Tarun—our spirited VT Seva youth leaders who not only promoted the event but also formed and led their own teams!

Gratitude to Our Game-Day HeroesHuge thanks to our game coordinators, referees, timekeepers, and volunteers for their precision, fairness, and tireless commitment.

A Huge Thank You to Our Amazing Volunteers!This event would not have been possible without the relentless dedication of our incredible volunteer team.🔹 Youth Volunteers: Shruthika, Yathi Shekar, Nemish, Advithi, Ishaan, Akshara, Sri Bhargava, Paheli, Srivibha🔹 Adult Volunteers: Venkat, Abhinav, Srinath, Bala, Sudheer, Keerthy, Vanitha, Nandini, Darshan, Sreenivas, Priya, Jaishankar, Sarath, Praveen and Suresh.

Special applause to Darshan, Abhinav, Venkat, and all the non-playing referees who ensured the games were conducted smoothly and fairly.

Heartfelt Thanks to Our Sponsors:

• Akshaya Patra – for their generous sponsorship and delicious food, once again

• BSHM Financial Services LLC (Suresh Kaku) – for unwavering annual support

• Square S Strategies (Subhash) – for their continued generosity

• Hari Kakuma/Sri Lakshmi realtors – for their continues support to VT Seva causes

• Roots Juice Bar (Alvin) – for the friendship and steady backing of this cause

To Our Incredible Volunteers – You Made This Happen!Endless thanks to our Detroit Strong VT Seva volunteer family—youth and adults alike. From hours of pre-event planning to on-the-ground execution, your dedication powered this entire tournament. We are so grateful for your energy, teamwork, and heart.

Together, we played hard, served with purpose, and raised hope for 12 young lives. Here's to an even bigger impact next year!