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Soccer League Helps Overweight Men Transform Lives in U.S.

1/11/2026

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The Man v Fat League, founded in Britain in 2014, targets overweight men through soccer.
Anthony Williams, a coach in suburban Dallas, measures players’ body metrics, informing some they do not meet the weight criteria.
The league expanded to the United States in 2024, now operating in several states, including Texas.
Participants such as Joseph Alvarado Delgado report improved energy and sleep after joining.

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Story summary

The Man v Fat League, founded in Britain in 2014, targets overweight men through soccer.
Anthony Williams, a coach in suburban Dallas, measures players’ body metrics, informing some they do not meet the weight criteria.
The league expanded to the United States in 2024, now operating in several states, including Texas.
Participants such as Joseph Alvarado Delgado report improved energy and sleep after joining.