A member of an Iraqi community soccer team takes the ball down the field during a soccer match at Shaab Stadium May 23 in the Rusafa district of eastern Baghdad. The game is part of the FC Unity tournament held this past weekend. This game was one of 32 community games played throughout the weekend. Paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Multi-National Division-Baghdad, along with Iraqi officials and FC Unity, planned and organized the weekend festivities. Four combined U.S.-Iraqi forces games were also played. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. James Selesn

A member of an Iraqi community soccer team takes the ball down the field during a soccer match at Shaab Stadium May 23 in the Rusafa district of eastern Baghdad. The game is part of the FC Unity tournament held this past weekend.  This game was one of 32 community games played throughout the weekend. Paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Multi-National Division-Baghdad, along with Iraqi officials and FC Unity, planned and organized the weekend festivities. Four combined U.S.-Iraqi forces games were also played. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. James Selesn Stock Photo
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23 May 2009

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A member of an Iraqi community soccer team takes the ball down the field during a soccer match at Shaab Stadium May 23 in the Rusafa district of eastern Baghdad. The game is part of the FC Unity tournament held this past weekend. This game was one of 32 community games played throughout the weekend. Paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Multi-National Division-Baghdad, along with Iraqi officials and FC Unity, planned and organized the weekend festivities. Four combined U.S.-Iraqi forces games were also played. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. James Selesnick) Tournament Showcases Fun, Unity Throughout East Baghdad 174488