Hormel Foods ‘Mi Sabor’ Soccer Clinic @ USC.

Sixty Los Angeles-area children, ages eight to 13, have won the unique opportunity to hone their soccer skills with L.A. Galaxy Soccer All-Stars Alexi Lalas and Carlos Ruiz. Lalas and Ruiz hosted the Hormel Foods “Mi Sabor” Soccer Clinic, presented by Hormel(R) Meats, Herdez, Coca-Cola, and Cacique at the University of Southern California’s McAlister Field.

The Hormel Foods “Mi Sabor” Soccer Clinic sweepstakes winners received professional passing, trapping, shooting and scoring instruction first-hand from Lalas, Ruiz and top coaches from the World Youth Soccer Academy — a premier soccer organization staffed with talent from around the world. In addition, winners and their families were treated to a complimentary meal served by Hormel Meats, Herdez, Coca-Cola and Cacique. All spectators had the opportunity to try a variety of food samples provided by all of the program sponsors.

The winning children had entered the sweepstakes — to win a scholarship to the five-hour-long Hormel Foods “Mi Sabor” Soccer Clinic — June 15 through July 20 at a variety of Los Angeles-area grocery stores.

“We are thrilled to be part of such a meaningful and fun event to support this community and its youth,” said Joe Swedberg, vice president of marketing, meat products, Hormel Foods. “The Hormel Foods `Mi Sabor’ Soccer Clinic is very special in that it gives youth `up-close and personal’ training from their favorite soccer heroes. Carlos Ruiz and Alexi Lalas spent the afternoon with these children so that the kids would not only have a great time but truly strengthen their soccer skills as well.”

The Hormel Foods “Mi Sabor” Soccer Clinic was officiated by the World Youth Soccer Academy. Participants received a Hormel Foods “Mi Sabor” Soccer Clinic soccer ball, soccer jersey, and soccer bag tag. Photos of Carlos Ruiz and Alexi Lalas are available upon request.