Soccer tournament brings sense of normalcy back to Taji [Image 4 of 6]

TAJI, IRAQ

12.26.2008

Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Brian Addis 

2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division

The Hammamiat Soccer Club hoists the championship trophy at Taji Soccer Club Stadium, northwest of Baghdad, Dec. 26. A round-robin tournament saw four teams from Hammamiat, Taji, Al-Rekiya and Soldiers from 2nd Squadron 14th Cavalry Regiment, "Strykehorse," 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team "Warrior," 25th Infantry Division, Multi-National Division – Baghdad, battle on the soccer field during Operation Strykehorse Ku'oko'a Peku, or Strykehorse Free Kick. More than 1,000 pounds of soccer equipment, including jerseys, whistles, clip boards and soccer balls, were donated from soccer clubs in Rhode Island. Some of the donations also came from Major League Soccer's New England Revolution.

• Date Taken: 12.26.2008
• Date Posted: 12.28.2008 10:49
• Photo ID: 138777
• Resolution: 1087x1750
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• Location: TAJI, IQ