The local non-profits Villa Esperanza and Posada Esperanza are teaming up to put on a charity soccer tournament, Copa Esperanza, to raise money for early childhood education in Ecuador and a home for immigrant women and children here in Austin.

We're looking both for teams to play and general volunteers (especially referees) to help out.

Teams can be co-ed with 5-8 people.  All players must be at least 18 years of age.  Cost of the tournament is $20 per person, $10 per student.

You can register individually or in teams at http://villa-esperanza.org.  You can find out more about Posada Esperanza at  www.casamarianella.org/posadafacility.asp

We'd love it if you could come join us!  We expect it to be a lot of fun and all proceeds will go to benefit women and children in need.