A Lasting Legacy for Pennsylvania Youth

We are proud to serve as the Soccer Legacy Implementation Partner of Philadelphia Soccer 26, the Host Committee responsible for planning and executing the FIFA World Cup 26™ for the City of Philadelphia. Through this partnership, we will leverage more than 30 years of experience to help shape a legacy that extends far beyond the FIFA World Cup 26™.

Together, as a part of a shared commitment to growing the game, we will activate 26 soccer-related projects throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This partnership will allow Philadelphia Soccer 2026 to make meaningful strides toward increasing equitable access and opportunity across Pennsylvania, ensuring the legacy of the FIFA World Cup 26™ is felt long after the final whistle blows.

“Partnering with the U.S. Soccer Foundation, which is itself a legacy of the 1994 FIFA World Cup, allows us to nurture the growth of the world’s most popular sport and foster the next generation of athletes right here in Pennsylvania,” said Meg Kane, Host City Executive/CEO, Philadelphia Soccer 2026.

Together, we will launch 26 soccer-related projects across Pennsylvania with the goal of increasing equitable access to the game. Backed by a $2 million investment from Philadelphia Soccer 2026, this effort will support new safe places to play, evidence-based programs like Soccer for Success, and long-term funding for local soccer organizations.

Key initiatives include:

• Building new mini-pitches in under-resourced communities
• Expanding access to proven youth programs like Soccer for Success and Coach-Mentor Training, which support physical and overall well-being
• Establishing a 10-year endowment for Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer and PA West Soccer to sustain long-term community impact