Jack Downer signs for Empire Strykers

Street to Stadium and The Empire Strykers of the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) announce that "Street Panna" Jack Downer has signed to the first team through the 2025-26 season, pending visa approval.

Before founding Street to Stadium, Jack collaborated with global icons — including Brazil’s Neymar Jr. and France’s Kylian Mbappé — as well as Manchester City, Manchester United, Paris St. Germain, Barcelona FC and the LA Galaxy. The move to professional indoor soccer marks the next giant step in Jack's journey.

Jack's path through the Major Arena Soccer League will be documented and shared on Street to Stadium for his monthly members.

Jack said:

"The serendipity in what got me here almost makes it feel like fate, but most importantly the Strykers are all about empowering and connecting people of all different backgrounds. Street football shares those values.

I coach pros with my panna skills, so I know they can be effective when used by team players. That makes this exciting not just for me but for the entire street football community. I’m grateful to the front office for taking a chance on me... If it takes me until next season to really internalize the tactics, I’m okay with that. I’m thinking long-term, and I believe I can add a valuable angle most haven’t seen."

Jack's perseverance and application of street football skill to the modern professional game is testament to the pathway and curriculum laid out at Street to Stadium. The platform continues to provide a carefully designed program of features and learning material with the aim of taking future players from the street to the stadium for a long time to come.

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