Los Lobos, united by their love for the game — and one another| EXPLAINED

Los Lobos soccer league hosted its Great Final July 26 at Capitolo Playground in South Philadelphia. In front of family and friends, young wolves competed in 10 matches to secure the top spot in the tournament.

Since 2009, Los Lobos, or The Wolves, has been a space where children learn the importance of discipline while staying connected to their culture. Uribe started the club, coaching his 5-year-old daughter, Katherine, and 15 of her classmates.

While the 2026 FIFA World Cup propelled soccer to new heights of popularity this summer, the sport’s significance for Los Lobos is much deeper. Soccer is a quintessential part of Latin culture. For bicultural youth, it serves as a bridge to their heritage, offering a sense of belonging and community that transcends boundaries.

“I wasn’t expecting what is going on,” Uribe said. “When I started coaching my daughter and her friends, I had soccer, whatever I knew about it, but with time the league expanded, and something beautiful was born. Many families there know each other, and it unites families and cultures.”

At Los Lobos, soccer unites them as a true pack of wolves.

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Visit 2Puntosplaform to learn how Los Lobos, a local soccer league, has helped children connect with their heritage and fostered a welcoming community.