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We Transform Children's Lives

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

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Current Highlights

Coach Reyes’s Story

For Coach Reyes, soccer is more than a game—it’s a reflection of culture and a pathway to mentorship and community. From building confidence to creating belonging, this is what soccer does.

Learn About His Story
Coach Reyes

Program: Soccer for Success

The Need

Children in under-resourced 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.

72%

of kids ages 6-17

do not get the recommended amount of physical activity.

1 in 5

kids

aren't at a healthy weight.

1 in 3

children

lack a mentor in their lives.

Impact & Benefits

Our programs help children improve their overall health and well-being.

  • 1 millionchildren engaged in our evidence-based programs annually
  • 800+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

Donate

Donate to impact children's lives.

Get Involved

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

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Our Goals

Soccer is more than a game. It offers mentorship, teamwork, and confidence-building opportunities that last a lifetime. 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 opportunities for children in under-resourced communities by 2026.

  • 1 millionchildren engaged annually
  • 1,000mini-pitches created
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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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  • Ken Griffin Foundation logo
  • MLS logo
  • Musco Lighting logo
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News

Transforming 10 Million Lives by 2030 Through Soccer Will

Jan 29 2026

Soccer Will uplifts 10 million youth by 2030 by activating safe places to play as community hubs, growing the number of trained coach-mentors, and equipping parents with tools to support growth through play.

Group of young players stand around U.S. Soccer Foundation logo on a mini-pitch

Launching Coach Mentor Training: The Blueprint. A reimagined, immersive training experience

Jan 20 2026

Guided by the voices of coaches and athletes who’ve lived it, this training shows how everyday coaching moments can become opportunities for connection, confidence, and growth.

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Events

Celebrating the Just Ball Season: Unity Cup Highlights from Los Angeles

Dec 15 2025

We celebrated the end of the Just Ball season at the Just Ball Unity Cup in Los Angeles with our partners adidas, NBC Universal Telemundo Enterprises, El Poder En Ti, and Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures.

Group shot of Ballers, Playmakers, and partners at the L.A. Unity Cup 2025.