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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

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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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News

Expanding Yes, Coach!™ with Comcast NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises

Dec 10 2025

We’re excited to expand the reach of Yes, Coach!™ and partner with Comcast NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises as they launch Tu Momento. Tu Jugada. A nationwide effort to bring the excitement of the FIFA World Cup 26™ to communities across the country.

A male coach in a maroon U.S. Soccer Foundation shirt smiles as he gathers a diverse group of young children in green soccer jerseys in a huddle on a grassy field. They appear engaged and happy, with a school building and trees in the background.

We’re Teaming Up with The Salvation Army to Help Kids Grow On and Off the Pitch

Nov 3 2025

We’ve partnered with The Salvation Army to expand opportunities for youth living in underserved areas to stay active, embrace healthy lifestyles, and grow on and off the pitch

The U.S. Soccer Foundation CEO & President poses with The Salvation Army President & a child dressed in goalie gear

Teaming Up with The Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® Program

Nov 3 2025

We are expanding our partnership with the Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® (BSBF) program to bring oral health education to families through play.

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Legacy 2026

From Vision to Play: A New Mini-Pitch with North Texas FWC Organizing Committee and Partners

Dec 18 2025

We partnered with the North Texas FWC Organizing Committee, The National Soccer Roots, and the City of Lake Dallas to open a new mini-pitch at Lake Dallas City Park.

People stand behind ribbon as Ed Foster-Simeon cuts the ribbon at the Lake Dallas City Park mini-pitch opening.