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World Cup Star's Unbelievable NYC Soccer Drop-in
11 Aug
Summary
- Michael Olise surprised amateur players in a New York City pickup game.
- He played barefoot, just days after starring in a World Cup match.
- The event highlighted the accessibility platform GoodRec's mission.
Michael Olise, the Bayern Munich and France star, recently delighted amateur footballers in New York City by joining a pickup game on the Gansevoort Peninsula. This surprising appearance occurred merely days after his pivotal role in a World Cup match, where he provided assists for Kylian Mbappé. Olise's impromptu participation, notably while playing barefoot, left participants astonished and provided them with an unforgettable story.
GoodRec, a platform focused on making sports accessible, facilitated this memorable event. Co-founder Jeff Estes highlighted that the company's goal is to enable people to easily find and join sports games in any city. This pick-up game went viral on social media after GoodRec posted images, showcasing Olise interacting with local players.
This incident follows similar celebrity drop-ins organized by GoodRec, including Danish actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and NBA legend Steve Nash. Former England defender Sol Campbell also recently joined a GoodRec-organized game in New York City. These events, occurring amidst a surge of enthusiasm for soccer, demonstrate the growing popularity of accessible pickup sports.
