We Transform Children's Lives

Through soccer, we help children living in underserved communities reach their full potential, improve their well-being, and live healthier lives.

Dalila’s Story

During a challenging time, Dalila turned to her coach-mentor for support and found a safe place to play soccer and a way to improve her mental health. Now, she’s a first-generation college student with ambitions to get her PhD.

Learn About Her Story

A description of Dalila’s experience with soccer, her picture, and a link to her story on YouTube.

Program: Soccer for Success

The Need

Children in underserved communities face significant barriers to reaching their full potential. One of the many barriers they face is missing out on the multitude of benefits that come from playing sports.

70%

of predominately Black & Hispanic communities

lack recreational facilities.

75%

of kids ages 6-17

do not get the recommended amount of physical activity.

33%

of kids

aren't at a healthy weight.

1 in 3

children

lack a mentor in their lives.

How We Help

Impact & Benefits

Our programs help children improve their physical, social, and
emotional skills and overall well-being.

700,000+children engaged in our evidence-based programs
600+mini-pitches opened to provide safe places to play
98%say their community feels safer with a mini-pitch
86%of kids show positive behaviors like staying in school

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Get Involved

Take action to make a real difference in the lives of children in underserved communities.

Girl with her foot on a soccer ball pointing to the camera

Our Goals

We believe that, with a caring coach-mentor and a safe place to play, soccer can play a crucial role in a child’s life. That’s why we’re on a mission to increase the number of children in underserved communities in our programs and the number of safe places to play nationwide by 2026.

1 millionchildren engaged in programs that improve their well-being
1,000mini-pitches created that strengthen underserved communities

More Than a Game

A place to be themselves. Role models. Free access to soccer. Just Ball League offers these things and more to youth living in underserved communities who otherwise might not have these opportunities.

Just Ball in Action

Program: Just Ball League

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Big Partners, Bigger Impact

Our work is made possible by a broad network of partners committed to social impact and underserved communities.

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Legacy 2026

Moments After Messi @ MetLife

Jul 12 2024

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ New York New Jersey Host Committee and U.S. Soccer Foundation hosted a community soccer event at MetLife Stadium for hundreds of youth--just hours after Messi played on the same field.