Refuge Soccer Team presented with trophy at 2023 BG International Festival

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – On Saturday, the community came together to celebrate the many cultures of Bowling Green at the BG International Festival.

Countries from all over the world shared their culture, food, dance and knowledge with everyone. Early in the morning as the festivities were kicking off, one group of young men were honored as local champions.

The Refuge Soccer Team won a local soccer tournament and were able to finally lift the trophy after all their hard work.

Head coach Eric Ferguson says, “Soccer is the one thing all these kids know. It is the one language that all these kids understand.”