06/10/2026
⚽ Mayor John Whitmire kicked off the First Kick Soccer Event—literally!
Hosted by the Southwest Management District and International District at the Alief Multi-Service Center, the event brought the community together to celebrate the love of soccer.
The Mayor encouraged residents to take advantage of the many ways to enjoy the excitement, including the free Fan Festival in , and highlighted the unity, diversity, and collaboration that make Houston a world-class host city.
With seven World Cup matches coming to Houston, we're proud to showcase our city on the global stage.
This event was coordinated by our Community Outreach and Government Affairs committee, chaired by Dawn Lin with support of the District's board and staff.
Big thank you to all the support from Westchase District, Spring Branch Management District, Tiffany D. Thomas, Council Member Twila Carter, Council Member Willie Davis and Independent School District.
Thank you to everyone who joined us, and let's continue celebrating safely while showing the world what Houston is all about. ⚽🌎🏆