Freedom looking for host families

By Justin B. Duke

A group of athletes are looking for a home away from home.

The Florence Freedom is currently seeking host families for its players this season.

These players come from all over, said Shirley Brown, who coordinates the host family program.

Freedom players arent paid a lot of money and when they get to Florence, they stay with families who open their homes, Brown said.

Potential hosts are often worried they cant provide for players for a season, but the requirements are simple, she said.

We dont require them to be fed, Brown said.

Host families are only asked to provide players with a bedroom and access to laundry and a bathroom.

Its not a huge disruption to the family, said host Roseanna Koehler.

Koehler has opened her home to players since the Freedom came to Florence.

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