LOS ANGELES, April 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The relationship between elite athletic competition and community focused development takes center stage in an upcoming segment of "All Access hosted by Andy Garcia". The program will feature the Soccer Association of Columbia, a Maryland institution dedicated to the advancement of youth through the sport of soccer. The production will provide an educational look at how sports organizations are adapting to changing demographics and rising participation costs. This segment is scheduled for distribution to Public Television stations throughout the United States.
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