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Talya's Story
When a new mini-pitch came to Talya’s school, she and her classmates were thrilled. Talya thinks that every kid should have a mini-pitch so that they have a safe place to play, have fun, and make new friends.
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Soccer is growing in popularity in the U.S., and we’re working to increase access and opportunity to the game for children in underserved communities.
We have many program options to help you use soccer as a means to instill positive youth development and social emotional skills for youth. Our programs are evidence-based and align to national standards.
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