Learn from the Legends Don’t miss your chance to hear from Abby Wambach, all-time goal scorer in U.S. National Team history, at this year’s Urban Soccer Symposium, presented by Soccer Shots. Register before February 23rd to secure early-bird pricing, and book your hotel room before the block closes on February 28th. REGISTER A Coach and […]
Author: Emilie Schwartz
When Esperanza signed her son up for Soccer for Success at Park Place Elementary School she was asked if she wanted to be a volunteer coach and help with the team. “I thought I would just bring water and snacks occasionally, so I signed up,” recalled Esperanza. “But when I went to drop my son […]
Expansion in South Florida We’re excited to announce that we received a grant from Health Foundation of South Florida to expand Soccer for Success to more than 1,300 kids living in underserved communities in South Florida. Learn more about this announcement. READ MORE Don’t Delay, Apply Today Do you want to bring Safe Places to Play to your community? […]
2017 was an exciting year for the U.S. Soccer Foundation. From announcing new partnerships and bringing Soccer for Success and Safe Places to Play to new communities to launching our national campaign, It’s Everyone’s Game, the Foundation has continued to grow and positively impact underserved communities across the country. Join us in looking back on some […]
In Hawthorne, CA, it is illegal to play soccer in the public parks. Grassy areas that once existed have been replaced with trees, transforming parks into small sectioned areas, not conducive for play. “Even if you wanted to run around or play in the park, there’s no area to do so,” explained Sergeant Chris Cognac […]
Check out what we’ve been up to! It’s Everyone’s Game On December 6th, we launched It’s Everyone’s Game – our national campaign to build 1,000 mini-pitches and provide soccer programming to 1 million kids annually by 2026. Learn more about It’s Everyone’s Game and how to get involved today! GET INVOLVED New Grants Awarded We recently awarded […]
On December 6th, the U.S. Soccer Foundation was joined at Gage Park in Chicago by national and local partners, former U.S. National Team stars, Foundation supporters, and local community members to launch It’s Everyone’s Game – our national campaign to increase access to soccer programming and build new Safe Places to Play. The event kicked […]
Check out what we’ve been up to! #GivingTuesday Today is #GivingTuesday, the global day of giving, and you have the chance to join people around the world and support a cause that’s close to your heart. Donate Today! DONATE Higginbottom on Board We’re excited to announce that Heather Higginbottom, Chief Operating Officer at CARE […]
Check out what we’ve been up to! #WhyIPlay We all have a favorite memory or reason why we play soccer and we want you to share it with us on whyiplay.org ! Share your story for a chance to win exclusive soccer swag. Plus, for every memory shared, SOCCER.COM will donate to Soccer for Success. Don’t […]
Lackawanna Middle School in Lackawanna, NY did not have a soccer team. In fact, it hadn’t had team for 15 years. Although the students at Lackawanna and the surrounding community had a rich passion for the game of soccer, the school did not have a team due to a lack of funding. Without one, students […]
