September 22 marked the first day of Autumn, but today it feels like it really arrived. Seemingly overnight our temperatures dropped and our leaves began turning color. And the sun is setting a little earlier every night (ugh).

Such drastic change outside doesn't hinder the most serious players from pursuing their green dreams, though. At this time of the year, indoor soccer becomes a hit! Here in Washington State, a woman's indoor soccer team has entered their new season in style. Not only have they began using Fair Trade soccer balls, but they have traded in their old uniforms for new uniforms that Respect Fair Trade producers.

Tara Orr, seen holding the Fair Trade indoor soccer ball in this photo, has been our champion in telling others that there is an alternative to sweatshop labor soccer balls out there.

For those of you who play the form of indoor soccer known as futsal, we have an Earth-friendly futsal ball for you, too. Both the futsal ball and our indoor soccer ball are hand-sewn and made with care from producers who receive fair wages and benefits that improve their communities.