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A little soccer can make a big difference in kids' futures. With only a few dollars, you can be the difference maker in millions of kids' lives.

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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.

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 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
  • 750mini-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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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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News

Mini-Pitch

Alex Morgan’s Continued Legacy

Sep 23 2024

Alex Morgan Foundation and Mission Valley YMCA Celebrate Opening of New Mini-Pitch

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month Through Soccer

Oct 15 2024

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we took a deep dive into the heart of the game and the powerful connections that soccer builds within Hispanic communities across the country.